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What is Red Cedar Wood?

Red cedar stands as a resilient and versatile species, lending itself to a myriad of exterior and interior construction projects. Renowned for its distinctive hue, texture, and remarkable durability, this conifer commands a premium among wood suppliers in India.

In the province of British Columbia (B.C.), the red cedar proudly claims the title of official tree. Towering over the Canadian landscape, Western red cedars boast an impressive diameter of up to 5.9 meters, securing their place as the nation's largest living trees.

Thriving in the moist climates of B.C.'s southern interior and along the coastal regions at low to moderate elevations, the red cedar holds deep spiritual significance for Indigenous communities along the northwest Pacific Coast. Exclusive to British Columbia, this species is highly sought after in commercial markets, prized for both its aesthetic allure and dimensional stability by softwood dealers in India.

In its natural habitat, the red cedar mingles with Engelmann spruce and western larch at higher elevations, while forming part of mixed-species stands alongside Douglas-fir, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, black cottonwood, and red alder. Beneath the towering canopy, a lush carpet of moss blankets the forest floor, while ferns, huckleberries, and Devil’s club adorn the vibrant landscape.Red cedar stands as a resilient and versatile species, lending itself to a myriad of exterior and interior construction projects. Renowned for its distinctive hue, texture, and remarkable durability, this conifer commands a premium among wood suppliers in India.

In the province of British Columbia (B.C.), the red cedar proudly claims the title of official tree. Towering over the Canadian landscape, Western red cedars boast an impressive diameter of up to 5.9 meters, securing their place as the nation's largest living trees.

Thriving in the moist climates of B.C.'s southern interior and along the coastal regions at low to moderate elevations, the red cedar holds deep spiritual significance for Indigenous communities along the northwest Pacific Coast. Exclusive to British Columbia, this species is highly sought after in commercial markets, prized for both its aesthetic allure and dimensional stability by softwood dealers in India.

In its natural habitat, the red cedar mingles with Engelmann spruce and western larch at higher elevations, while forming part of mixed-species stands alongside Douglas-fir, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, black cottonwood, and red alder. Beneath the towering canopy, a lush carpet of moss blankets the forest floor, while ferns, huckleberries, and Devil’s club adorn the vibrant landscape.

Workability

Western red cedar is a weak, somewhat soft, and light-weight wood. It is renowned for its superb working qualities, producing a smooth, satiny finish when employing sharp tools. It may be smoothed out with sanding and has good machining characteristics. The wood polishes nicely, glues readily, and holds screws only somewhat well.

Sustainability

Because trees store carbon, cedar wood is sustainable. Due to its low weight and abundance in the US, cedar timber transport emits comparatively few emissions. Cedar is more sustainably produced because of its strong rot resistance and durability for external applications.

Common Uses

According to Palnet Expo, one of the best soft wood suppliers in India, fences, siding, boats, musical instruments, furniture, decking, and cedar oil are just a few examples.

Our line of Red Cedar sawn timber includes

  • Hand-selected lumber in a variety of sizes that has been regraded
  • Maximum moisture content after kiln drying is 18%
  • Surfaces with edges on all four sides
  • Origin: Canada

Characteristics

Tree Size

165-200 ft (50-60 m) tall

Trunk Diameter

7-13 ft (2-4 m)

Janka Hardness

350 lbf (1,560 N)

Average Dried Weight

23.0 lbs/ft3 (370 kg/m3)

Odor

When working with it, western red cedar releases a powerful, persistent, aromatic smell.

Workability

It is simple to work with both hand and machine tools, but because of its softness, it is particularly prone to dents and scratches. Additionally, because the earlywood and latewood zones have different densities, it might sand unevenly. excellent finishing and glue.

Texture

Straight grain with a bumpy texture and a little sheen.

Sustainability

The IUCN has classified this wood species as a species of least concern even though it is not included in the CITES Appendices.

Drying

Slow

Durability

Highly durable, naturally rot and termite resistant.

Maintenance

Low

Cost

Trees are expensive, only grow in certain areas, and there is a finite amount of them.

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