Choosing the Right Wood Slabs for Outdoor Spaces
For the same reason you would have live edge furniture inside your house, you could also use them outdoors. Maybe you want to elevate the ambiance to your backyard or add some character to your patio -They have a natural look that is appealing to anyone who wants to elevate their outdoor décor. However, not all live edge wood can be left outside unprotected against the extreme elements.
Best Outdoor Wood to Use
When searching for a live edge slab for your outdoor living space, make sure to choose one of these species that we recommend below. While it depends on where you live and how much exposure the slab receives, you can expect these seven different wood species to withstand extreme sunshine to torrential rain as well as fungi and dirt BETTER than most.
Monkey Pod
Our first tropical hardwood that works well for outdoor use has the nickname Raintree, more commonly known as Monkey Pod. Monkey Pod live edge slabs are extremely weather tolerant due to how dense they are and rot resistance which makes them adaptable to various climates.??
While exotic hardwoods face increasing regulation to manage forests and preserve trees, monkeypod is a species in great abundance and is mindfully sourced. This species is called Albizia Saman and can be identified with the signature black stripe and golden color – Its applications are endless. Take a look at our Monkey Pod live edge slabs.
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Cypress
Cypress trees grow all over the world in various climates. They grow in swamps, in high-altitude forests, and urban areas as well. These trees are constantly exposed to weather and have learned to adapt. They produce a natural preservative oil called cypressene which makes the heartwood resistant to decay, insects, and other damaging elements it’s exposed to.?
Cypress is an ideal live edge slab for coastal locations with humidity, everyday heat/cold, and torrential rains. Its sapwood is almost white, while the heartwood color varies from a light yellow-brown to a reddish-brown and dark brown. Cypress appears to get lighter as it weathers over time if left unfinished. Check out our Cypress Wood Veneer Sheets.
Redwood
Redwood Trees are part of the largest living trees in the world and grow specifically along this narrow strip of coastline from the southwestern corner of Oregon to 150 miles south to Big Sur, CA. They are sometimes the go-to species for outdoor furniture because of their natural resistance to moisture, decay, and insects. Redwood live edge slabs have a very tight uniform straight grain, which makes it difficult to penetrate.?
Its heartwood color ranges from a light pinkish brown to a deep reddish-brown. It will most likely be straight grain, though figured pieces may be wavy or have a curly figure. Take a look at our Figured Redwood live edge slab.?