Sunday, May 17, 2015

Merits Of Handmade Cedar Bird Houses

By Tammie Caldwell


Imagine watching a family of birds flying in and out of a birdhouse and feeding on your backyard on a sunny afternoon. This not only creates a beautiful scenario but also creates a lively atmosphere due of the constant melodies they make. Handmade cedar bird houses ensure your birds are well housed and live in a conducive environment.

Choosing a bird house made of cedar is advisable in a number of ways. Durability is among the factors enhancing this type of choice. Based on the number of years this tree requires before it is ready for harvest, the final product is expected to have a number of qualities. Among them is durability. When cedar is used, one is assured that there will be no need of constant replacements.

Since time immemorial, this type of wood boasts of a rich history. It is said to be the one used by King Solomon in making a temple that lasted many years. Users are in a position to choose this wood from the many variety of them that are available creating room for being unique in your own way. Among the many types of trees, all are said to be of quality and can serve the same purpose.

The red part of this wood has a special type of oil in it characterized by a unique aroma it offers. The aroma offers a natural sent to the birdhouse when used as the building material. It also acts as an insect repellent as it tends to detest moths among other insects from infesting the wood. It can therefore be considered a naturally pest resistant eliminating the need of pesticides to preserve it.

For it to be possible to come up with a structure by hand, the materials in use should be in a position that favors the process. The wood is easy to work with. It can easily be cut into shape by used of a normal wood saw and nails be driven in with ease. This ability greatly saves on time and also in reduction of labor required.

The cost of the wood used to make a bird house matters. Cost is mostly determined by how readily available the said material is. When choosing this type of wood to construct this structure, one is likely to save a lot. The trees are available in most regions and an individual can also plant them in their farms. They require less care and have a number of uses making them cost effective.

Comfort has to be considered while making a structure aimed to sustain lives. Aeration and drainage are part of the factors determining comfort. Cedar wood has natural air spaces which facilitate air circulation. Applying ordinary paint on this wood creates a water proof base eliminating any possibility of soaking.

A bird house intended to house a tree swallow may not be ideal for wrens. Each species of birds require a specific design of structure. This wood allows for this possibility as it is availed in different shapes and sizes. The wood cut be re-sized and customized to suit any intended type of a structure.




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