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WESTERN RED CEDAR: SAWN

SIZE  (mm)PER L/M
75 x 50POA
100 x 50POA
150 x 45POA
200 x 45POA
100 x 45POA
150 x 50POA

WESTERN RED CEDAR: D.A.R.

SIZE  (mm)PER L/M
18 x 18POA
30 x 18POA
40 x 18POA
68 x 18POA
92 x 18POA
140 x 18POA
190 x 18POA
Botanical Name:Thuja plicata
Preferred Common Name:Cedar, Western Red
Other Names:Giant Arbor-vitae, British Columbia Red Cedar, Red Cedar, Canoe Cedar
Species Type:Softwood

APPEARANCE

Western red cedar is favoured for its rich and inviting earthy tones. The true beauty of this durable softwood is most evident when used for appearance based applications such as external cladding and windows. The heartwood ranges from a pale brown or honey colour through to a richer dark brown, with older growth timber somewhat darker in appearance. The sapwood is a paler yellowish white colour. It has a fine texture and straight grain with growth rings often visible.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Western red cedar is used for applications such as cladding, linings, joinery, windows, doors and roofing shingles. Natural preservatives provide resistance to fungus and insect attack, while its low density also provides good insulation qualities. It can be used in many types of weather conditions due to its natural durability.

COMMON FORM

Sawn

WORKABILITY

A durable yet soft timber, western red cedar has good workability. It cuts, machines and glues well and can also be painted, stained and polished. It also nails and screws well, however if timber is damp it is corrosive to iron, so hot-dipped galvanized nails/screws should be used where required.

Western red cedar can be brittle along the end grain and sharp cutters are recommended due to its soft nature. Precautions should be taken when sanding western red cedar as the sawdust can cause irritation for some people. It is not suitable for steam bending.

ORIGIN OF TIMBER

North America

READILY AVAILABLE

NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, QLD, WA, North America

AVAILABILITY - FURTHER INFORMATION

Western red cedar is commonly available with significant quantities being imported into Australia.

SOURCE OF TIMBER

Native Forest