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.

Eastern red cedar is a highly desirable wood to work with due to it s durability strength and versatility. 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. The name is a misnomer. 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.

Some examples are log home building fencing siding flooring furniture and cabinets. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project. 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. It has a fine grain but a soft texture which makes it great for woodworking.

Classified as a softwood although it is just as hard as red oak. High quality affordable eastern red cedar closet organizers cedar closet liner siding flooring decking trim 2692 old mobile road mccaysville ga 30555 james cut4u co. Uses for cedar are practically endless. Contact us for quote.

Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. Available in eastern white pine western red cedar ponderosa pine southern yellow pine. When it s an eastern redcedar. When is a cedar not a cedar.

Tongue and groove eastern red cedar 1 x 6 aromatic native red cedar kiln dried. Eastern juniper is much more rot resistant than the cedars and nearly 3 times harder. Please call for more information. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.