However as with all wood and even lumber resins and sap seep out of the wood over time.
Termites cedar siding.
Cedar is commonly believed to be a termite repellent wood but the truth is these pests will eat it if they have to.
Thus building with hardwoods of these varieties will provide some natural resistance to termite infestations but these woods still can t provide complete or long term protection against these invasive pests.
Cypress in particular arizona cypress bald cypress and tidewater red cypress is another good choice for discouraging termites.
The most disastrous issues come from pests that burrow into wood siding destroying the effectiveness and aesthetic appearance of your siding.
Using charred wood siding will reduce or eliminate these long term maintenance and replacement costs.
According to the u s.
White oak and chestnut oak resist termites well.
Department of agriculture that s because cedar contains allelochemicals.
That said termites are less attracted to cedar than other types of wood.
Charred wood is more bug pest resistant than normal wood.
Termites and other pests hate the layer of char and it deters them from trying to eat into or make their homes in your siding or fencing.
Some scientists have even found that these resins are toxic to the termites that decide to ingest them.
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These are substances naturally produced by plants that act as repellents against some insects.
Termites can eat cedar but they tend to stay away from it because cedar wood has resin and oil that tends to repel them.
Its durability along with the visual appeal of its light color and straight grain make it ideal for exteriors and interior trim.