Why use red western cedar?
It's beautiful - Western Red Cedar's rich grain and vibrant colour make it the preferred material for all applications where beauty is important.
It's strong - Western Red Cedar has excellent dimensional stability and endurance. It lays flat, stays straight and is less likely to twist and crack than other wood products such as treated timber.
It's long lasting - The supremacy of Western Red Cedar as an all-weather building material is entirely natural. Along with it's beauty, stability and endurance, Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that act as preservatives to help the wood resist insect attack and decay.
It's non-toxic - Western Red Cedar is non-toxic and safe for all uses, and requires no chemical treatment.
It smells good - Western Red Cedar is probably best known for its distinctive aroma. Over time the wood remains subtly aromatic and the characteristic fragrance adds another dimension to its universal appeal.