Western Red Cedar

We have Western Red Cedar available in a wide variety of products. We can supply as rough sawn kiln dried for use in beams or joinery and have finished cladding in a range of profiles and sizes.

Sourced from British Columbia, Canada. 

Western Red Cedar is an exceptionally beautiful wood. In its natural state it is very rich looking and radiates a certain warmth. The tones range from light amber to deep brown. It remains subtly aromatic for a long time. The wood is free of resin but contains natural oils that act as preservatives, helping to resist insect attack and decay.

Western Red Cedar is dimensionally stable, lies flat and stays straight.

Western Red Cedar also offers other benefits that are not commonly known. The cell structure of Western Red Cedar has a low density giving it an insulation value higher than other softwoods and higher than concrete, brick and steel.
Structures clad with Western Red Cedar tend to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Western Red Cedar is also has excellent sound suppressing capabilities. It is lightweight, easy to handle for the professional builder. It can be cut, shaped and glued easily. Because it is resin free it finishes to a rich glow that can be enhanced with transparent, semi-transparent or full bodied stains or oils. For New Zealand conditions we would recommend lighter coloured oils.

Properly finished and maintained, Western Red Cedar will keep its beauty and last for generations. Because of its superior stability and durability Western Red Cedar is the preferred timber in outdoor applications such as cladding, fences and outdoor furniture. The dimensional stability make it perfectly suited for use in high moisture areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and saunas.
Western Red Cedar enhances any structure, contemporary or traditional.

No other wood offers greater versatility than Western Red Cedar.

Architects, builders, interior designers and the quality conscious home owners appreciate the natural beauty of Western Red Cedar.