British Western Red Cedar is the ideal choice for those where either budget is a deciding factor or you value a locally grown low carbon footprint product.
British Western Red Cedar wood offers the same durability and ease of working as its Canadian counterpart, although does present a more rustic, knotty finish that is paler and more even in colour.
Ease of sourcing, immediacy of dispatch and consistency of price also favour British Western Red Cedar.
The attractiveness of Canadian Western Red Cedar is its completely clear finish (i.e. no knots and smooth grain), although limited availability of supply, exchange rate fluctuation and the distance travelled to import all make it significantly more expensive than British. What’s more, the cost of Canadian will continue to rise whereas the price of the British alternative will remain low and stable in comparison.
So, in summary, British Western Red Cedar would be the best choice for your project if:
Read about Canadian Western Red Cedar wood.
Family name | Cupressaceae |
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Species name | Thuja plicata |
Species group | Softwoods |
Common name | British Western Red Cedar |
Origin | Well-maintained, sustainable forests in England and Wales |
Use | Exterior cladding and fencing |
Colour | A uniform colour palette of pink and amber hues, silvering with age if untreated |
Age | New growth forests 50-100 years old |
Grading | Knotty |
Density | 390kg/m3 |
Durability | 3 – moderately durable |
Availability | Always available |