It is also much less resistant to splitting and indentation on side grain than redwood.
Western red cedar beams uk.
Light reddish brown to dark reddish brown in colour with a tight straight grain.
Very easy to work but has a coarse texture and is relatively brittle which can cause splintering.
Western red cedar posts beams in terms of architectural prowess few building materials have as much beautifying muscle as exposed real cedar beams.
We buy an appearance grade cedar still big hunkin beams that can hold some load but you don t want to build a house on it.
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These timbers can give instant street cred to industrial chic lofts add rustic charm to chalet inspired decor compliment clean lines in ultra modern settings and highlight the classical.
Western red cedar is light weight and soft timber contributes to low strength properties and compared with european redwood pinus sylvestris it is some 20 to 30 per cent inferior in bending strength and about 1 5 per cent less stiff.
Tools need to kept sharp when working to ensure a good finish.
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Western red cedar is naturally decay and bug resistant and it doesn t bleed like other woods which makes it perfect for stains sealers and paints.
Using western red cedar for building a deck fence siding or patio cover is a beautiful complement to your home.
2 and better western red cedar lumber is a knotty grade that meets appearance requirements.
The wood is light durable and easy to work with.
Order western red cedar wood with timber2udirect cut to any size with up to 3 6m lenghts.
It has structural qualities however we do not grade for that.
Western red cedar cedar fencing decking mouldings cedar cladding cedar sawn cedar shingles ridge tiles.