Western Red Cedar Trees

Grows mainly in the mature forests of British Columbia
and on Vancouver Island some is also grown in UK.

Benefits & Features. Dimensional stability. Natural durability. Free of pitch and resin. Straight grain & uniform texture. Acoustical & Insulation properties. Good Fastening. Dries readily with little degrade. Light weight.

Western Red Cedar

• Western Red Cedar grows to heights of 45 to 60m but more massive individuals are
• also common.
• Cedar varies widely in colour from dark brown of the heartwood through lighter browns
• and pinks to light straw and almost white outer bands of sapwood.
• Unusual colour variations called Resin Streak are narrow bands of very dark wood
• caused by injury to the tree.
• Scientists have related Cedars colour variations to decay resistance.
• Dark coloured inner heartwood inhabited by fungi.
• Straw coloured outer heartwood virtually sterile.
• Dark coloured heartwood has lower density, toughness, and compression than light
• coloured heartwood.

What is it used for:

External Claddings, Internal Paneling, Decking, Shutter & Blind Components, Window & Door Joinery, Outdoor Furniture, Saunas & Spa's, Shingles & Shakes etc...

Sustainability:

For more information about sustainability and associated issues, please visit:
www.wrcla.org/whycedar/overview.asp
www.interfor.com/interfor/environment/policy