Western Red Cedar

 

Western Red Cedar is one of the most versatile lumber products available to commercial and residential builders, and is one of North America's greatest renewable resources.  Slow growing and naturally durable, Western Red Cedar has one of the longest life spans of any North American softwood.  It produces long lengths of timber with true, straight grain.  It is naturally durable, light in weight, and free of pitch or resin.  It contains natural oils that protect the wood from insects, decomposition and the exposure of year-round weather conditions.  It is noted for its appearance, light weight, insulation value, and dimensional stability.  It is commonly used for house siding, interior paneling, decking and fencing. 

Our production process starts with rough green Western Red Cedar lumber mainly grown on Vancouver Island, BC.  Strict quality control standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring a quality finished product our customers have relied on since we opened our doors in 1994.  Providing our customer with a consistent supply of the highest quality cedar products has been, and will continue to be one of our highest priorities.

 

Finger Joint /Edge-glued

Finger-jointed siding is Cedar that is "reassembled" to offer the performance of premium Cedar siding.  Precision-fitted joints are actually stronger than the surrounding fiber and virtually invisible.  We combine the durability of Western Red Cedar with waterproof glue to make our products reliable and dependable.  Our wide variety of clear finger-jointed and edge-glued products offers affordable alternatives to more expensive solid products.

Sizes:            
Boards Boards Boards    Bevel Siding:    VG Edge-Glued Panels:
 1 x 2   (21/32 x 1-3/8)  5/4 x 4   (1 x 3-1/4)  2 x 2   (1-3/8 x 1-3/8)    1/2 x 4 (7/16 x 3-1/4 x 1/8)    1" x 12" & Wider
 1 x 3   (21/32 x 2-3/8)  5/4 x 6   (1 x 5-1/4)  2 x 4   (1-3/8 x 3-1/4)  1/2 x 6 (7/16 x 5-1/4 x 1/8)  2" x 24", 36, 48" x 8' & 10'
 1 x 4   (21/32 x 3-1/4)  5/4 x 8   (1 x 7)  2 x 6   (1-3/8 x 5-1/4)    1/2 x 8 (7/16 x 7 x 1/8)    
 1 x 6   (21/32 x 5-1/4)  5/4 x 10 (1 x 9)  2 x8   (1-3/8 x 7)        
 1 x 8   (21/32 x 7)  5/4 x 12 (1 x 11)  2 x 10 (1-3/8 x 9)        
 1 x 10 (21/32 x 9)    2 x 11 (1-3/8 x 12)        
 1 x 12 (21/32 x 11)            
 
 Lengths:  
 Standard 16' with Max. 5-10% even length trims to 6' developing  
 Other lengths are available upon request  
 
 Grades:   Finish:    Patterns:  
 AYE & Btr (10 - 15% B)    S4S Eased Edge or Sq. Edge    Plowed Fascia  
     S1S2E Square Edge    Bevel Siding  
         Tongue and Groove  
         WCLIB & WWPA Patters  
         **Custom Patterns on request  

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Solid Clears

Aye 10-15%B:

Sizes:
Boards  Bevel Siding:  Patterns:
 1 x 2  - 1 x 12  1/2 x 4,  1/2 x 6, 1/2x8  WCLIB & WWPA Patterns
 5/4 x 4 - 5/4 x 12 11/16 x 6, 11/16 x 8  **Custom Patterns on request
 2 x 2 - 2 x 12  3/4 x 10

 

STK (Select Tight Knot): Lumber designated STK is selected for the tight knots in each piece, as differentiated from lumber which may contain loose knots or knotholes.

Sizes:
Boards:  Bevel Siding:  Patterns:
 1 x 2  - 1 x 12  1/2 x 4, 1/2 x 6, 1/2 x 8  WCLIB & WWPA Patters
 5/4 x 4 - 5/4 x 12  11/16 x 6, 11/16 x 8  **Custom Patterns on request
 2 x 2 - 2 x 12  3/4 x 10
 4 x 4
 4 x 6

 

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Timbers - Clear & #2&Btr Appearance

Western Red Cedar offers the advantages of natural beauty, design flexibility, exceptional dimensional stability and long term durability.  In general applications can be classified into two very broad groups.  First, for those structures such as large buildings in which both the strength and appearance of exposed wood members are of equal importance.  Second, in landscape, park and garden structures where appearance is of very high importance.

#2&Btr Appearance: The lumber is sound and well manufactured.  Its natural characteristics do not detract from the wood's fine appearance.  This grade should be specified when the finest quality rough lumber is desired.

Sizes:
No. 2&Btr Appearance
 3 x 6 - 3 x 12
 4 x 4 - 4 x 12
 6 x 6 - 6 x 12
 8 x 8 - 8 x 12
**Appearance Turned Lathed Poles 16" to 18" in Diameter up to 30'
   
 Lengths:  
  The Typical length specs:  
  •   Random Length 8' - 20'
  •   Units are pulled to length
  •   Longer lengths up to 40' available

Clear Grades:  Clear cedar grade has a limited number of natural characteristics and is specified when appearance of the highest quality is desired.  Normally this is supplied green (unseasoned) and when required, it is seasoned by air-drying opposed to Kiln drying.

Sizes:
Export Clears
4/4 x 4 - 4 x 12
5/4 x 4 - 4 x 12
7/4 x 4 - 4 x 12
 3 x 6 - 3 x 12
 4 x 4 - 4 x 12
 6 x 6 - 6 x 12
 8 x 8 - 8 x 12
 
 Lengths:
  The Typical length specs:
  •   Random Length 8' - 20'
  •   Units are pulled to length
  •   Longer lengths up to 40' available

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