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Thinking About Installing Cedar Ceilings? Eddy’s Timber Flooring is here to assist you!

25 August 2022

With just a quick glimpse at one, you can tell why cedar ceilings are so beloved by homeowners. The rustic charm and natural beauty are an excellent complement to practically any home. But if you consider installing one for your home, you will realise that cedar ceilings have much more to offer than just beautiful aesthetics.

Great for Insulation

For a good reason, wood is known for being a fantastic insulator, which is why cedar ceilings are so popular. Except for steel and other inorganic materials, which expand when heated, good air pockets in the wood's grain help the material store heat or cold. Heat-induced material swelling impacts it and increases the likelihood that it will collapse. Cedar wood is much better for insulating a house than steel, concrete, or even bricks. It facilitates home heating and cooling. As a result, less energy is used in the home, which lowers power expenses. The best thing is that it reduces energy use without lowering indoor comfort levels.

Low Maintenance

This is a key benefit of a cedar ceiling. After being installed, it requires little maintenance. Simply re-treat the cedar every five years will be all that is required.  All you need to do is keep it clean to increase its lifespan. Wooden ceilings with organic preservatives are shielded from moisture, decay, and destructive termites. A prominent reason why people steer clear of wood is termites. Tens of thousands of dollars may be required to repair them effectively.

Natural Aesthetics

Generally speaking, cedar is a lovely material. The natural grain, colours, and atmosphere will always be noticeable when entering a space, regardless of whether cedar is used in building, for wooden feature walls, cladding or panelling, or of course as cedar ceilings. A space might feel significantly brighter because of the soothing and mellow lighting provided by the wood's natural colours. When used properly, a cedar ceiling or feature wall can give the impression that a space is considerably larger.

Excellent Acoustics and Soundproofing

Cedar ceilings are perfect for spaces with open floor plans in terms of soundproofing and acoustics. Whether you are at home or work is unimportant. Instead of bouncing from wall to wall, sounds go through the perforated shape of wood ceilings. As a result, wood is used in many performance spaces around the world. The room has a beautiful tone since the cedar progressively mutes the sound.

Eco-friendly Material

Being environmentally conscious is crucial in today's world, and a cedar ceiling will make your home eco-friendlier. A house built of wood is durable and useful. The only building material that has ever accumulated and stored carbon dioxide is wood, making it carbon neutral. Therefore, using wood in the construction of your home has a positive impact on climate change.

Now that you have more than enough reasons to install a cedar ceiling in your home, we at Eddy's Timber Flooring can install your cedar ceiling in the pattern and design of your choice. We are here to provide you with the most satisfactory possible service, product, and price for your cedar ceilings. Regardless of the project's scope, the team will attend to all your needs and ensure that your project is finished to the best possible standards and at a reasonable cost. Contact us today!

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