Cedar

Also known as Thuja plicata, Cypress, Oregon Cedar, Giant Cedar, Arborvitae, British Columbia cedar, Canoe cedar, Pacific red cedar, Shinglewood, Giant arborvitae.

Cupressaceae · United States and Canada

Cedar is one of the species we kiln-dry and mill at Ghent Wood Products. Reach out for current grades, sizes, and availability.

Appearance

Color. Heartwood is reddish-brown with a white to yellow sapwood.

Grain. Straight

Texture. Coarse to medium

Working & finishing

Rated as easy to work

Drying. Moderate drying speed, very slight risk of checking, distortion or collapse.

Durability

Rated as durable, moderately resistant to termites.

Common uses

Deckingflooringfurnitureboat buildingdecorative veneersplywood

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