Western Red Cedar

Thuja Plicata
Applications
  • Cabinetry
  • Decking & Cladding
  • Joinery
Density
  • 380
Region
  • North America
Western Red Cedar
Thuja Plicata

Heartwood variable, from pale brown to dark brown. Sapwood is yellowish white. Texture fine but uneven due to the prominent growth rings. Grain straight. Not resinous. Also known as Red Cedar, American Cedar.

Properties

Density 380
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 54
Radial Shrinkage 1.5%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 2.0
finish Good
Durability Durable
Machining Good
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region North America
Specific Gravity 0.38
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 8
Tangential Shrinkage 3%
Stability Excellent
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER No
Availability Widely
Western Red Cedar

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