In the United States, most cypress trees are natives of the South. They are found primarily in wet, swampy areas along the Atlantic Coastal Plain from Delaware to Florida, and west along the Gulf of Mexico to the border of Texas and Mexico. Cypress also thrives along the Mississippi Valley from the Louisiana delta to southern Indiana. When milled, cypress typically displays a predominantly yellow tone, with reddish, chocolate or olive hues. While cypress has always been an architectural fixture in its main growth regions, many builders and trade professionals throughout the U.S. are using cypress in what had traditionally been cedar, redwood and treated pine applications.
Grades are according to use, manufacture, size and moisture content.
Cypress flooring is available from many SCMA members. Please visit the Members and Products page on this web site for more information. Cypress works well with both hand and power tools. The wood planes easily and resists warping. Pre-boring at board edges will help prevent splitting.