Cedar Exteriors Create Curb Appeal

Whether you’re trying to sell your home or just make it more welcoming, creating curb appeal can help. Popular exterior improvements include painting, replacing doors and windows, adding plants or landscaping, and choosing new lighting. Replacing or installing cedar shingles and panels can have a dramatic impact on the exterior look of your home. Take a look at these beauties…

Western Red Cedar provides that warm “lodge” feel and can be customized with different finishes such as stains and even colored paints. It is extremely durable, has an attractive satin texture, plus an intoxicating aroma! Check out some of the other benefits of using cedar.

Perhaps you’re not ready for an entire home exterior makeover. Cedar can be used for other exterior details such as molding, decking, posts, beams, windows, doors, and other outdoor projects too.

We can help you select the best cedar for your project. We recommend Shakertown cedar shingles and panels, available at Schutte Lumber. Check out our complete cedar catalog and our specialty cutting and shaping services as well.

Exotic Hardwoods At Schutte Lumber

Schutte Lumber has just restocked its cut-off bins with exotic hardwoods that are perfect for home projects in need of a special touch. Just look at these interesting pieces ready to be shaped into beautiful furniture, cabinets, flooring, and artwork!

Wenge is a beautiful carving wood that has chocolate and charcoal bands of color. It is used for furniture, paneling and turning and even flooring. It machines and carves well and takes a nice finish.

Andiroba, also called Royal or Brazilian Mahogany, is a light mahogany color, machines well, and can be worked with hand tools.

Purpleheart is a very hard wood that ranges in color from bright purple to mahogany brown. It is generally used as an inlay or an accent wood. It can be difficult to work but the beautiful color makes it worth the effort.

African Mahogany is a reddish brown wood that is finishes well and is easy to work with. It can have a lustrous, shimmery finish and is often used in cabinetry, musical instrument or for veneers.

Genuine Mahogany is the “true” mahogany, and is reddish brown to a deep red. It is an outstanding wood to work with and is frequently used for fine furniture, turning, musical instruments and boat building.

Envision Your Dream Porch

Has this summer’s heat got you running for cover? Don’t let next summer be the same. Extending your home’s living space with a porch is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors without exposure to direct sunlight and pesky bugs to deal with. Throw in a ceiling fan, some comfortable furniture, and an ice-cold drink, and you’ll be made in the shade! Porches make great year-round living too, and you could be enjoying your new outdoor space by this fall if you get cracking now.

Before you start, check out this slideshow of inspiring porch ideas, including tips for planning and building, from Better Homes & Gardens, and browse our inventory online or call us at 816.892.3398 to see what lumber, mouldings, and custom millwork we can provide for your project.

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