Common Wood Types for Garden Bridges
Certain types of wood are commonly used in building garden bridges. Cedar, pine, and redwood are frequent choices because each wood type has particular desirable characteristics. Cedar makes a great choice for building wooden garden bridges and any outdoor furnishing, because it resists mold, decay, and mildew and it repels insects. Cedar is light in color and does not have a tendency to splinter, so it ages well. The two main types of cedar are western red cedar and white cedar. These two types have very similar properties, but the natural acidic levels that preserve cedar exist at a lower level in the white cedar. This means that western red cedar garden bridges might weather longer than ones made from white cedar. |  |
Pine Garden Bridges
Light and yellow in color, with random brown knots, pine is attractive in its natural color, yet responds beautifully to staining. Pine used to make wooden garden bridges should be pressure-treated. If it is not pressure-treated, pine has a low resistance to rot. Pine garden bridges should be painted or stained and sealed to prolong their life.
Redwood is used for making garden bridges and other outdoor furniture because it holds up well against the elements and resists rotting. Redwood that has grayed due to prolonged exposure and lack of maintenance can have its vibrant color returned by using a colored sealer.
Wooden garden bridges can certainly add to the natural appeal of your yard or garden. Any of the popular wood choices will provide a beautiful and functional wooden bridge.
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