What makes cypress wood a dependable material choice in humid environments like Baton Rouge and Central Louisiana? That ...

(BPT) - Known for its honey-like hues and ability to withstand the elements, cypress is fast becoming the go-to-product for siding and a host of other outdoor applications. There's no denying it - ...

A. Normally, logs from cypress trees will float in water when they are harvested. Sometimes, however, they have a bacterial infection in the living tree that increases the water content so that the ...

(BPT) - If current design trends are any indication, wood siding is back. Design professionals are recommending one species in particular: cypress. What’s behind this revival of cypress siding? “Good ...

Penn State University researchers claim that consumers buying bags of cypress mulch might not be getting what they think. Using a new method of analyzing wood, the researchers found that bags of ...

Q. We seem to be having more troubles with cypress lumber. Problems include cupping and brittleness. We are in Colorado where conditions are dry, so we like to get fairly dry lumber when we order.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A local man has created what he says is the world’s first violin made entirely from sunken cypress wood, and it’s an instrument that musicians say produces a sound unlike any ...