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Why Choose Western Red Cedar?

What makes Western Red Cedar the right building material for your next project? Watch how this highly revered, durable wood is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attacks, which means anything you build with it will last longer and require less maintenance.

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Here Are Some Other Reasons to Choose Western Red Cedar For Your Next Project

It’s Biophilic

Research proves that “greenness” has a measurable impact on occupants. And not just in residential applications. In retail and hospitality, it enhances customer experience. In healthcare, it contributes to faster healing. In workspaces, it promotes productivity and boosts morale. As urbanization continues, factoring these benefits into modern design is more crucial than ever. Learn more about Western Red Cedar and biophilia here.

It’s Beautiful

Aesthetically, there really is no substitute for the natural beauty of Real Cedar. Imbued with decidedly crisp, yet superbly rich, tonal properties, Real Cedar can create sublime outdoor sanctuaries, embolden traditional home decor, provoke cutting-edge architecture and inspire innovative interiors. Imagine – all that dynamism packed into one beautiful building material! No wonder Real Cedar is a designer’s dream come true.

It’s Versatile

Western red cedar is pitch and resin-free. Which means it’s ideal for accepting and holding a wide range of beautiful finishes including elegant dark stains, shabby chic bleaches, traditional solid colours and naturally beautiful semi-transparents. Real Cedar also offers a wide range of lumber dimensions, surface textures and grades. Ergo, no matter what your desired effect is, Real Cedar’s got the wood for you.

It’s Sustainable

Independent studies prove that when it comes to environmental performance, natural wood is superior to synthetic products in every way. While other building materials generate greenhouse gasses, western red cedar actually removes greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. And unlike brick, cement and composites, Real Cedar is renewable and biodegradable. Plus, Real Cedar is sourced from the most sustainably managed forests in the world.

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