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This all started about 2 years ago when a dead standing cedar tree fell and landed on the roof of my sawmill shed, smashing the roof in, breaking the back window, and leaving me with a tree to clean up. This is a unique type of cedar - it has no bark on it, no limbs, and is blackened as if it was burned (but it hasn't been). As I started bucking it up, the thought crossed my mind about tossing it on the mill to see what it would be like, and I was blown away by how good the wood still was. Not only that, it was actually the most beautiful cedar I'd ever seen! I milled it up to keep both live edges intact, and this all got me thinking and wondering what it would look like as siding material!
The first structure to side on the cliff was my little shed I build, which ended up turning into a little camp shelter for me. This shed would allow me to stay overnight on location to allow me more time to work out there, as this property is a long way away from home property. I loved the look of this siding, so I knew it would also be what I would use on the actual cabin as well.

I do have some of this siding already out on location, but because I am still not 100% decided on how I am going to install it (vertically or horizontally), I wanted to have more on hand just in case I need it.

I'd like to continue gathering up as much of this cedar as possible, especially the stuff on the ground so that I can get it and use it before it rots.

Does anyone know why this cedar is like this? I think someone said it's a type of fungus that attacks the tree, but I can't seem to find out anything for myself on this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, if you find this stuff and have a sawmill, definitely mill some up!!

I also put my little battery chainsaw to the test, and man that little saw kicks butt!

We have more bad news for Lenny - honestly, that poor little doggy just can't get a break. It's one thing after another for him and my heart is hurting for the guy right now. 💔 I will update his condition in a future video.

Thanks for watching and see you in the next video!

M 💕