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Red Cedar

• The heartwood ranges from a pinkish to dark chocolate brown when first cut, but weathers to silver gray.
• Western red cedar combines a variety of properties that make it ideal for outdoor uses.
• The wood has a natural oil that acts as a preservative.
• Western red cedar is a softwood, but it is more durable than many other commercial softwoods.

• Thin stock dries readily with little degrade; thicker material may hold moisture at the center, causing problems with honeycombing.
• Very durable wood easily worked with hand and machine tools and negligible blunting effect on cutters.
• Takes screws well.
• Stains satisfactorily.