One of the longest lasting woods, Cypress is known as the “the wood eternal”. It has a naturally occurring oil called cypressine that repels insects and prevents decay. Cypress is very versatile and can be used both for interiors and exteriors. For interiors it is often used as trim and to make cabinets. Because cypress is termite resistant it is valuable for use in construction such as house building boats, river piling, siding, shingles, flooring, outdoor furniture, greenhouses, and outdoor structures.