Cypress Wood or Cypress Lumber is often used when durability or weather resistance is important. Cypress is great lumber for exterior projects including such projects as Adirondack chairs, benches, picnic tables, and porch swings. Cypress is easy to machine, router, and holds fasteners quite well. Cypress is relatively clear with a blonde to golden blonde appearance the heart wood can be darker in color. Cypress can also resemble a clear pine. Cypress has long been used in the Southern United States as their lumber of choice for lumber that is exposed to the elements. Cypress will have a nice grey color if left outside with no finish. Cypress is also naturally resistance to most bugs and pests. Cypress has a Janka hardness of: 1370