Western Red Cedar
by ITI NZ
Auckland
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Western red cedar heartwood shows variations in colour when fresh from dark brown to pink colour, maturing to a reddish-brown and, in time to silver-grey when weathered. The sapwood is a paler colour. Straight grained and rather coarse texture, it has a very low shrinkage factor. Also, machines and stains very well
WR Cedar is easily worked. Since WR Cedar is very soft there is a risk when dressing it that the cutters may compress the softer earlywood which will later recover to produce a ridged surface. Thus sharp cutters are required. Sanding dust can be very irritant to the breathing passages so a well-ventilated workshop is essential.
WR Cedar takes glue, stain and paints well.
Product Details
- Product
- Western Red Cedar
- Category
- Timber Flooring
- Sold by
- ITI NZ
- Brand
- ITI NZ
Western red cedar heartwood shows variations in colour when fresh from dark brown to pink colour, maturing to a reddish-brown and, in time to silver-grey when weathered.
The sapwood is a paler colour. Straight grained and rather coarse texture, it has a very low shrinkage factor. Also, machines and stains very well
WR Cedar is easily worked. Since WR Cedar is very soft there is a risk when dressing it that the cutters may compress the softer earlywood which will later recover to produce a ridged surface. Thus sharp cutters are required. Sanding dust can be very irritant to the breathing passages so a well-ventilated workshop is essential.
WR Cedar takes glue, stain and paints well.
- Specs
Botanical Name
Thuja PlicataOther Names
Cedar, Giant Arbor Vitae, Red CedarOrigin
North America- Features
Natural durability
WR Cedar heartwood is not ground-durable. It is durable in above-ground exposure conditions and is suitable for exterior applications such as cladding. Sapwood is perishable but is suitable for use indoors.It is one of our three most highly recommended species for weatherboards!
Board lengths range from 1.8m to 6m
- Scope of use
Interior
- Structure
- Wall/Ceiling
- Furniture
- Mouldings
Exterior
- Structure
- Wall/Cladding
- Door/Windows
- Mouldings
- Mechanical Properties
Cedar has a very low shrinkage factor and is superior to all other coniferous woods in its resistance to warping, twisting and checking.
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Western Red Cedar
The Western Red Cedar is supplied by ITI NZ. It is also on their website, and you can browse every product ITI NZ lists on ArchiPro.
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It is listed under Timber Flooring on ArchiPro, where you can compare it with timber flooring from other suppliers.
Yes. It has been specified in projects on ArchiPro, including California House by Modal Architecture, Judgeford Hills Home by Modal Architecture and Hill House by Ponting Fitzgerald Architects. See how it was used in a finished space.
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