If you're looking for a versatile and beautiful softwood species for your next project, Western Red Cedar is a fantastic option. This tall tree is commonly found in the Pacific Northwest coastal and interior regions of British Columbia, Canada. Western Red Cedar is known for its natural beauty and durability, making it a popular choice for homes and commercial buildings worldwide.

With a height of up to 60 meters and a diameter of 2.5 meters when mature, Western Red Cedar is one of the most unique softwood species in the world. Its rich tones range from mellow ambers to reddish cinnamons and sienna browns, and its natural variations in grain and figure give it character and warmth.

Western Red Cedar is easy to work with and is commonly used for both interior and exterior applications such as:

  • Exterior Cladding 
  • Panelling and Sarking 
  • Screens & Battens 
  • Soffit Lining 
  • External Joinery 
  • Shingles and Shakes

If you're looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a home or commercial building, Western Red Cedar is an excellent choice. 

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Scope of use

Western Red Cedar is easy to work with and is commonly used for both interior and exterior applications such as:

  • Exterior Cladding
  • Panelling and Sarking
  • Screens & Battens
  • Soffit Lining
  • External Joinery
  • Shingles and Shakes
Features

Key properties of Western Red Cedar:

  • Natural durability and dimensional stability
  • Excellent natural thermal insulation
  • High resistance to decay
  • Exceptional workability, finish and ability to accept stains and coatings
Performance

Review species data sheet for further information in the downloads section

About the
Seller

NZ Timber Experts

JSC is a leading timber supplier and manufacturer, providing premium, sustainable timber solutions tailored for New Zealand's building industry.

Established in Dunedin in 1900 by Jack Scott, and named J Scott and Company, our pioneering business grew and diversified in line with customer demand, tastes, and trends over the years.

This reputation for excellence that was established over one hundred years ago endures to this day, as does the ability to adapt and evolve, to better serve the needs of customers and to solve the challenges facing the building industry and the environment.

Innovation To Build Tomorrow

JSC is New Zealand’s premium architectural and building solutions partner, proudly producing exceptional and innovative timber products, materials, and finishings that will stand strong today and into the future. As leaders in timber cladding, hardwood decking, interior panelling, timber coatings, thermally modified timbers, and more, JSC is committed to delivering innovation to build tomorrow.

Please contact us for further information. We look forward to doing business with you.

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