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Jun
2022

What Makes a Cedar Strip Canoe Unique?

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Based on the original design of Native American birch canoes, the cedar strip canoe was initially built by American colonists in order to get around rivers and traverse lakes more efficiently. These canoes are designed to be sleek, elongated and aerodynamic versions of the original canoes built by Native Americans, and their design and construction is meant to be far more robust as well, due to the use of cedar.

Unique Qualities of Cedar Wood

You’ve probably already heard a lot about how cedar wood impacted the construction of canoes over time. This type of wood is remarkably robust and durable, being able to withstand strong impacts as well as wind and water currents of significant intensity. Cedar is also lightweight, and depending on the actual tree species it comes from, it’s also considered a renewable resource. So you don’t have to worry that building a canoe out of cedar might endanger the environment.

The main type of tree associated to building cedar strip canoes is the Western Red Cedar. This widespread species of cedar features garden varieties that can readily reach 100 feet in height, although some wilder varieties of the tree can almost reach double the height.

Cedar is not only incredibly durable in the face of adverse conditions, but it’s also able to withstand rot, insects and decay very well. Most importantly, it’s a great type of wood to use if you want something that will resist moisture absorption very well. As a result, it pretty much stands to reason why one might want to use cedar for the purpose of building a cedar strip canoe.

Why Cedar Strip Canoes Are So Special

Cedar was used for constructing canoes before lighter materials such as fiberglass, Kevlar and the various composites used today were available. Back then, cedar was considered  the most widespread and practical material that could have been used to build canoes.

Because it doesn’t require heavy machinery, a cedar canoe can be built entirely by hand, using only a few basic tools and resources. Moreover, cedar canoes are also less expensive to build, and the material can be reused or recycled after the canoe outlasts its normal lifespan.

Although they are somewhat heavier than fiberglass canoes, cedar strip canoes are still very practical, lightweight and stable. The wood has a unique quality that allows it to bounce back against the waves and ensure greater stability even when the waters are difficult to navigate. Moreover, no two cedar strip canoes are the same, and the appeal of their designs are far more impressive and naturally appealing than any other material.

If you want to ensure that your canoe will last longer and that it doesn’t have much of a chance to break, your best choice is to consider a high quality cedar canoe. You’ll find that these canoes are widely available and that most experts will actually recommend them when comparing them to fiberglass and other canoes. The cedar strip canoe is definitely worth at least taking into account, when you’re interested in the highest quality and most unique boats out there.


Jun
2018

Deciding on the Best Type of Vacuum to Buy – How to Establish Your Priorities

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The best type of Broomfield vacuum to buy is different for every situation and for every household. Modern vacuum cleaners come in so many types and sizes, they are so varied in terms of functionality that choosing the best one for you can, indeed, seem like a daunting task, so here are a few aspects to consider when selecting your new appliance.

Floor Type

If you have bare floors made from wood, laminate, stone, cork, bamboo or other material, you need an appliance that delivers medium suction power, but comes with lots of different attachments. The most important attachment to look for is the bare-floor brush, which not only improves the efficiency of the cleaning process, but it also guarantees that your precious and expensive bare floor does not get scratched. The requirement to have a bare-floor brush will determine the type of the appliance as well – most upright vacuums don’t have a large set of accessories, so your best choice will probably be a canister-type unit.

If your floors are covered in wall-to-wall carpets, you will need a unit that delivers strong suction, but you don’t have to worry about scratching your floor, so you can choose a unit that does not have so many attachments. Upright cleaners are perfect for carpet floors, especially the great, modern ones that include dirt sensors to guarantee that all the impurities are removed from your carpet.

The third most common type of vacuum cleaners is the stick-type vacuum. A stick vacuum is practically a lighter and smaller version of the upright vacuum – it is not as powerful as an upright, but it comes with the benefit that it can be maneuvered with one hand and it is the best choice for homes that have lots of hard to reach corners, such as large closets. Stick vacuums are suitable for cleaning moderately soiled floors of any kind.

Bagged or Bagless

Both bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners provide efficient cleaning, but there are a few differences between them that you should know about:

  • Bagged vacuums use removable bags made from special material, such as special paper or textile, to contain the dust collected by the vacuum during the cleaning process. Some appliances come with disposable bags that you remove and toss into the garbage bin when they are full, while others use permanent bags that you need to remove from the machine, then you have to empty it, clean it, then you place it back into the appliance;
  • Bagless units have a large canister usually made from transparent plastic that contains the collected dust and grime. The see-through walls of the easy-to-access container allow you to determine when it needs to be emptied.

Bagged units are the best choice if someone in your household suffers from allergies or from asthma, while bagless types work best for people who are environment-conscious and try to limit the waste they generate or for those who just don’t want to have to deal with dusty bags.

As you see, the best type of vacuum to buy is one that meets your requirements, so try to evaluate your priorities first and go shopping only afterward.