Western red cedar
Western red cedar is one of the most commercially valuable species. Its exceptional working properties like natural resistance to termite, rot and decay make it an ideal choice for outdoor applications. The appealing dark colour, light weight and soft texture makes it suitable for various interior applications as well. Its flexibility and versatility enables its usage in roof shingles, exterior siding, exterior cladding, decking, greenhouses, and saunas.
Features
- Lightweight
- Excellent working properties
- Can be sanded to a smooth satin finish
- Planes and shapes well
- Glues easily
- Has moderate screw and nail holding properties
- Appropriate for outdoor usage
Examples of stains of Western red cedar
Normal
No finish-
Natural finish
Dead matte -
Natural PU
Gloss -
Oak matte
Matte
Images are only for reference; actual results may vary.
Most Canadian wood species can be used in their original light colour or stained darker colours to mimic hardwoods.
Popular applications
