... More About Cedar
Western Red Cedar: (Thuja plicata)
This species is a native to the northwest coast of the U.S. and southwestern Canada. Due to
the climate and growing conditions these trees can grow incredibly large (200' or more) and can live over 1000 years.
Most of these trees grow coastally, but can occur in wet, cool, and moist areas inland.
The wood in its natural unfinished state,
has a richly textured tactile grain combined with a glowing palette of warm, mellow tones ranging from light amber to deep honey brown.
No man-made material can duplicate the depth of cedar's natural luster. Over time the color will also weather to a soft
gray or can be treated with a sealer to keep it looking new and preserve the coloration.
All of our WRC stock is clear
grade and free of any knots and is also subtly aromatic. It comes from farther away then our native White Cedar,
has a limited availability and thus costs a bit more.
Eastern White Cedar: (Thuja occidentalis)
This small sized tree (40' average) is a native of the northern New England and
the Eastern Canadian forests. It grows much slower than its Western counterpart and is harvested at a smaller diameter. Thus,
white cedar generally has a few knots and blemishes, and is nearly impossible to get in a clear grade.
The wood is
a soft creamy white in color when freshly milled and sanded, but will weather to a silver-gray if left untreated.
EWC remains subtly aromatic, and the characteristic fragrance just adds another dimension to its universal appeal. White
Cedar is more "local" and is avaliable at a lower cost than the Western.
Dimensional lumber and logs are subject to the
natural process of "checking" as the wood dires and cures, but will not affect the integrity of the product in any way.
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