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What is Yellow Cedar Wood?

Yellow Cedar Wood is a common species that grows along the coast and West of the coastal mountains in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. Upon reaching maturity, this medium-sized tree can reach heights of up to 24 metres and a diameter of 90 centimeters. It is a rare, lovely tree that is strong, stable, and incredibly resilient, according to soft wood dealers in India.

The unique quality of this wood is that it grows so slowly that it takes 200 years for it to reach a size that can be sold. It is also unique to the area of the world in which it grows. Tropical and coniferous woods come in a wide variety of species, and they make excellent doors and windows. Yellow-Cedar is still a great option to choose above others because of its great benefits. According to soft wood suppliers in India,it is frequently used to make window and door jambs. It is widely used throughout the world for exterior alaskan yellow cedar purposes.

It is an important part of green buildings, which are currently in trend. Yellow-Cedar lumber is available in a range of grades and sizes and is certified, like all Canadian wood species.

Workability

Because of its smooth, fine-grained texture, which produces a lovely finished product, this wood type is simple to machine and finish, according to wood suppliers in India. Yellow-Cedar is the ideal material for carvings and mouldings, resulting in elaborately carved exterior doors.

If not chosen carefully, constant and harsh fitting and fixtures might cause timber materials to become loose or just wear away. Assuring durability despite frequent use, Yellow-Cedar has good nail and screw gripping capabilities. This solidifies it as a viable option for ornamental and adornment work as well.

Sustainability

The carbon sequestration of the trees makes Yellow Cedar wood sustainable. Due to its small weight and abundance in the US, cedar timber transport emits comparatively few emissions. Cedar is more sustainable because of its great rot resistance and durability for external applications.

Common Uses

For roofing shingles, posts, poles, marine pilings, tiny boat hulls, oars and paddles, water and chemical tanks, outside doors, and window boxes, it is a great option. Common exterior applications for structural grades include bridges, decking, stairs, and landscaping. Get the best with BFP, one of the best soft wood dealers in India. 

We provide a variety of sawn Yellow Cedar wood products.

  • Lumber in a variety of sizes that has been hand-selected and regraded
  • Maximum 18% moisture content after kiln drying
  • finished with edges on all four sides
  • Source: Canada

Characteristics

Tree Size

100-120 ft (30-37 m)

Trunk Diameter

4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m)

Janka Hardness

580 lbf (2,580 N)

Average Dried Weight

31 lbs/ft3 (495 kg/m3)

Odor

Yellow cedar smells strongly, rather like raw potatoes.

Workability

It is simple to work with both hand and electric tools, though sections with wavy grain may break out when being planed. maintains paint well. effectively stains, glues, and polishes.

Texture

The texture of the grain is consistently medium to fine and often straight, though occasionally wavy.

Sustainability

The IUCN has classified this wood species as a species of least concern even though it is not included in the CITES Appendices.

Drying

Slow

Durability

Extremely durable Termite and rot resistance that comes naturally.

Maintenance

Low

Cost

Expensive.

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