Western Red Cedar

A fine straight grained softwood found across North America and Canada. Easily identified by its pungent aroma, used for roof shingles, interior and exterior cladding (it is very durable) popular in greenhouse/conservatory construction, care should be taken of it corrosive properties with ferrous metals.

Timber Type/Colour:

Softwood reddish-brown

Density Kg/m3:

390

Texture:

Course

Moisture Movement:

Small

Working Qualities:

Good

Durability:

Durable

Permeability:

Extremely resistant

Remarks:

An acidic timber, which may corrode metals in damp conditions and cause iron staining.

Uses:

Shingles, exterior cladding. Greenhouses. Beehives.