Yet, both Ipe and Cedar will check far more than a fiber compressed wood such as Douglas-Fir. However, in species that are less dense, such as Douglas-fir, you will commonly see wide-open, deep-seated checking.
DIY over sized 17′ x 27′ timber frame pergola kit with a Rich Cordoba stained finish. DIY over sized 17′ x 27′ timber frame pergola kit with a Rich Cordoba stained finish.
Underneath these oversized timber frame pergolas elicits a sense of awe as though being suspended in time. It is nice to experience moments where we can pause and sense our surroundings at a slower pace.