Large Cedar Log Arbor

The Large Cedar Log Arbor is a freestanding garden arch built from 100% Northern White Cedar — the naturally rot and insect resistant wood that has been the standard for outdoor log furniture and structures in Michigan's Great Lakes region for over a century. Mortise and tenon joinery at the structural connections and galvanized exterior hardware throughout. The round log construction gives this arbor the visual weight to function as a genuine garden feature: substantial enough to frame a path entrance, anchor climbing plants, or create a transition point between yard spaces that reads from across the garden.

An arbor is in more demanding outdoor conditions than most furniture: fixed in place, soil contact at the base or ground-level placement, full exposure to rain, humidity, sun, and seasonal temperature changes through every year. Most imported garden arches at comparable prices are built from Chinese fir, which isn't rot-resistant and deteriorates in those conditions in 1 to 3 years. Northern White Cedar contains natural oils that resist moisture, rot, and insects without chemical treatment, and holds up for 10 to 20 years in exactly the outdoor placement an arbor is meant for. A garden structure that needs to be replaced in year two or three doesn't justify the investment of planting and training climbing plants on it.

Ships partially assembled from Edmore, Michigan with all hardware and step-by-step instructions. Place it over a garden path, at a gate, or wherever a vertical cedar log structure can anchor and define the space. Left untreated, Northern White Cedar weathers to a natural silver-grey that blends well with established garden plantings. Apply a penetrating oil, sealant, or outdoor stain to maintain the original pale cream tone or coordinate with a specific landscape palette.

About Cedar Log Construction

Every piece in the Contoured Comfort collection is built from 100% Northern White Cedar — actual logs, not cedar veneer or composite material. Logs are shaped and joined using mortise and tenon construction at the structural connection points, with galvanized exterior hardware throughout. This is the same construction method Lakeland Mills has used in Edmore, Michigan since 1923: designed for outdoor use without requiring chemical treatment, annual refinishing, or covered winter storage. Northern White Cedar's natural oils resist moisture, rot, and insects from the inside out.

A Note on Log Checking

Northern White Cedar releases moisture after it is cut and dried. As the wood adjusts to changes in temperature and humidity, small surface cracks called checks can form along the grain. Log checking is a normal characteristic of genuine cedar log construction and is not a structural defect. Checks are surface-level only and do not affect the strength or durability of the piece. For more information:

• Log Checking Overview
• Cracking the Mystery of Log Checking
• An Academic Look at Log Checking

Dimensions

Large arbor — sized for walk-through path placement and large-scale garden settings. Ships in natural cream Northern White Cedar. See also: Small Cedar Log Arbor (CF1155) for compact garden settings. Leave untreated to weather to silver-grey, or apply any outdoor-rated oil, stain, or sealant.

Shipping & Returns

Ships via UPS Ground. Most orders arrive within 1 to 3 business days of shipment. Free shipping on outdoor furniture over $149 within the contiguous 48 states. To check on a shipment or ask about your order, call 989-427-5133. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery — contact us before returning to receive return instructions and a return authorization.

FAQ

• Do I need to seal or finish cedar log furniture? Cedar is naturally rot and insect resistant — no finish is required. You can leave it untreated and it will weather gradually to a silver-grey. If you prefer to maintain the original color, apply a penetrating oil or outdoor sealant every few years.
• What is log checking and is it normal? Log checking is the appearance of small surface cracks in the wood as it adjusts to changes in temperature and humidity. It is a natural characteristic of real log furniture, not a defect. It does not affect structural integrity.
• Can I leave cedar log furniture outside year-round? Yes. Northern White Cedar is designed for outdoor exposure. You can leave it out through all four seasons without treatment. If you experience very harsh winters, covering or storing pieces can extend the finish life, but it is not required for the wood itself.
• Does the furniture come assembled? Cedar Log Contoured Comfort furniture ships partially assembled with all hardware and detailed instructions included. Most pieces can be completed in under an hour.

Manufacturer

Lakeland Mills has been manufacturing cedar log furniture in Edmore, Michigan since 1923. All Cedar Log Contoured Comfort products are made in the USA from 100% Northern White Cedar. For product questions, custom requests, or finish options, call 989-427-5133.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Cedar Log Contoured Comfort products are covered by a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty covers structural failures and defects present at time of manufacture. It does not cover normal weathering, surface checking, or damage from misuse, modification, or exposure to conditions beyond normal outdoor use. To make a warranty claim or ask a warranty question, contact Lakeland Mills at 989-427-5133.