Western Red Cedar
( Thuja plicata )
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From the arrival of the Northwest's earliest inhabitants, Western Red Cedar has
been a cherished, even revered, part of our outdoor heritage. And while the Old Ones invested this wood with supernatural
attributes, the reasons for its supremacy as an all-weather building material are entirely natural.
Cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insect damage. Its
unique "grown-in-the-wood" preservative oil means that no further chemical treatment is needed, unless the lumber is in direct
contact with the ground. Stability? Nature favors Cedar. With less than half the swelling and shrinking tendency of other
domestic softwoods, it lies flat, stays straight, retains fasteners and provides a firm base for paints and stains. So your Cedar
projects age gracefully through decades of Western weather.
But Cedar isn't just these sturdy virtues. It's also downright beautiful, with a
rich grain, texture and color that complement any architectural style, from traditional to postmodern. Build with today's Cedar
and enjoy the lasting prestige that imitators can only hint at.
The Friendliest Wood You Can Work
With
Along with all its virtues of beauty, stability and endurance,
Cedar is naturally easygoing. Its ultralight weight makes transporting and handling a snap. Its soft texture and straight grain
mean quick, clean sawing and shaping. It takes nails and other fasteners without cracking or splitting.
A Growing Choice Of Shapes And
Sizes
In addition to the decking grades described earlier, Cedar is
produced in a range of patterns and sizes that can let you personalize any project. Ask your building materials dealer for
details on the full selection of today's Cedar products. Pre-cut items include fencing, lattice, balustrades and decorative
accessories. And for the ultimate in do-it-yourself simplicity, check out the ready-to-assemble kits (with all pre-cut Cedar
lumber, fastenings and hardware included) for projects ranging from trellises and arbors to gazebos and storage sheds.
Express Yourself With Cedar
Cedar is Nature's own mix-and-match material. Starting with any of
the basic project designs listed below, you can let your imagination loose with your choice of individualized add-ons: ornate or
simple post caps, latticework, arches, "fluted" columns... with timeless Cedar, the options are endless, whether your tastes run
to turn-of-the-century Craftsman or strictly contemporary.
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