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Cedar, Western Red (Thuja plicata)
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| Other names: |
Giant arbor vitae (USA); red cedar (Canada); British Columbia red cedar (UK).
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Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand
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| Characteristics: |
Relatively soft aromatic wood. Reddish brown in color, fading to silver-gray after long exposure to weathering.
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Good
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23lb/cubic foot (370kg/cubic meter)
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Shingles, exterior boarding and siding, greenhouses and sheds.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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