American CypressTM
The highest quality Cypress products on the market.
A premium product produced solely by Gates Milling, Inc., American CypressTM represents the highest quality Cypress products on the market.
Cypress is a species known for its inherent resistance to insects and decay, making it the perfect option for both interior and exterior applications.
Gates Milling, Inc. produces American CypressTM in 2 premium grade offerings and a vast variety of profiles. The most common applications for these products are Tongue & Groove Paneling, Shiplap Patterns, Channel Rustic, Board & Batten, and Bevel Siding.
Also referred to as Bald Cypress, Cypress is known for its durability, contains a beautiful natural grain, but also accepts stain and paint well. Cypress lumber tends to be a light yellow-brown, and sapwood is nearly white. The grain is straight with medium-coarse texture. The species is ideal for both interior and exterior applications and is commonly used for post and beam construction, fencing, interior paneling, exterior siding, as well as furniture building.
American CypressTM represents a high-quality, durable brand of Cypress lumber and finished goods manufactured with the utmost care and technology, backed by the years of experience and knowledge that Gates Milling, Inc. provides.
Recommended Uses: EXTERIOR SIDING, BEAM CONSTRUCTION, FENCE STOCK, INTERIOR PANELING
Grading Differentials
Gates Milling, Inc. offers Select and 2 Common American CypressTM and Pecky Cypress lumber. American CypressTM timber grades include Square Edge & Sound, 1 Common, and 2 Common. Throughout the production process, the mill grades American Cypress three separate times and strictly adheres to NHLA Grading Guidelines.
Cypress 2 Common
Cypress Select
Pecky Cypress
Availability
Lumber
4/4 x 4” through 12”
5/4 x 4” through 12”
6/4 x 4” through 12”
7/4 x 4” through 12”
8/4 x 4” through 12”
Timber
Lengths 6’ through 28’
Widths 3” x 3” through 16” x 16”
Surfacing available up to 8” x 12”
Profiles
Available ProfilesAverage Weight
Green
5 lbs/BF
Dry
2.5 lbs/BF
Finished
2 lbs/BF
Sustainability & Sourcing
Gates Milling, Inc. sources most of its logs from within 150 miles of the mill location. Cypress is an abundant species throughout southern forestland and can be found across most of the Southeastern United States. Harvesting Cypress logs is an essential practice when it comes to maintaining healthy forests, sustaining forest succession, and creating biodiversity. An exceptionally sustainable species, more carbon is sequestered by a Cypress tree than is used over a wood product’s entire life cycle.
For additional information and installation techniques: www.cypressinfo.org