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Species Information

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Go Green

Go Green

Practical Guides

How to Specify Western Red Cedar

How to Specify Western Red Cedar

Designer's Handbook

Designer's Handbook

How to Install Western Red Cedar Siding

How to Install Western Red Cedar Siding

Installing WRC Siding over Rigid Foam Sheathing

Installing WRC Siding over Rigid Foam Sheathing

Standard Dry Patterns

Standard Dry Patterns

How to Finish Western Red Cedar

How to Finish Western Red Cedar

Real Cedar Projects For Around Your Home

Real Cedar Projects For Around Your Home

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Why Your Home Deserves Real Cedar

Why Your Home Deserves Real Cedar

8 Reasons Why Western Red Cedar is the Right Choice

8 Reasons Why Western Red Cedar is the Right Choice

Take the Cedar Challenge

Take the Cedar Challenge

Five W's of WRCLA

Five W's of WRCLA

Cedar Books

Cedar Book 16

Cedar Book 16

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Cedar Book 15

Cedar Book 14

Cedar Book 14

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Cedar Book 13

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Cedar Book 12

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Cedar Book 11

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Cedar Book 10

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Cedar Book 9

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