Eastern Red Cedar Siding

Sources are inconsistent on the treatment of the common name variously referring to it as eastern red cedar two words eastern.

Eastern red cedar siding. Tongue and groove eastern red cedar 1 x 6 aromatic native red cedar kiln dried. Some examples are log home building fencing siding flooring furniture and cabinets. Eastern red cedar is a highly desirable wood to work with due to it s durability strength and versatility. Available in eastern white pine western red cedar ponderosa pine southern yellow pine.

Please call for more information. Eastern juniper is much more rot resistant than the cedars and nearly 3 times harder. This plant is actually a juniper as its botanical name juniperus virginiana indicates true cedars belong to the cedrus genus and are not native to this country. Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice.

Often marketed as eastern red cedar or aromatic cedar eastern juniper is the juniper family not the cedar family and it is often confused with its softwood western usa counterparts. Classified as a softwood although it is just as hard as red oak. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project.

Log siding for that log home look or matching siding for gables dormers etc. Uses for cedar are practically endless. Contact us for quote. Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers.

When it s an eastern redcedar. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget. Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. It has a fine grain but a soft texture which makes it great for woodworking.