Western Red Cedar, the product

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

Benefits and 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...

Sistainability:

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