Wood specie: Western Red Cedar

Botanical name: Thuja Plicata
Growth area: Canada, Province of British Columbia; America, West Coast

Botanical name:

Thuja Plicata

Growth area:

Canada, Province of British Columbia; America, West Coast

Quality:

Export R-list 402: - No.2 Clear and Better: A, B -KVH'80 - No.4 Clear (D Clears): A, B - KVH'80 Select Knotty: C -KVH'80 Bevelsiding Quality knotty: C -KVH'80 Channel siding Rebate cuts no.2 or no.4

Colour of heartwood:

Light yellow brown to chocolate brown

Colour of sapwood:

White, 20 to 30 mm wide

Mass density:

350-400 kg/m3 12% m/m average.

Grain:

Minimal.

Fissure:

Minimal.

Warping:

Very limited

Knots:
Small and large knots may occur.

Bio-substances:
Cedar spreads a wonderful fragrance; resin-free and bio-substances staining after contact with metal.

Mould and insects:
Excellent resistance.

Durability grade:
2 - durable, wall panelling KVT'95 grade A.

Gluing:
Good

Machining:
Easy to machine with HS cutting tools. The cutting tools must be as sharp as possible and must be equipped with pre-cutters for rebate cuts.

Dekker range:
Raw wood, rebate cuts, panelling, see Elephant range.

General applications:
Front wall timber, in particular suitable for front wall panelling due to its softness - be careful to spot any damage. Please exert due care.