Western Red Cedar

Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) makes up approximately 8% of British Columbia's total growing stock, and is one of the most commercially valuable species. Its unique properties make it ideal for weather-resistant applications including roof shingles, exterior siding, exterior cladding, decking, weather boarding, greenhouses, portable buildings, bee-hives, poles, posts, fences, ship and boat building, as well as boxes and crates.

Western red cedar can be graded structurally under National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) grade rules. However, western red cedar is more often graded for appearance and specialty applications. These include clears, shop, fence, paneling, siding and other NLGA grades. 

B.C. Shake and Shingle Association Further information on shakes and shingles.
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau Further information on shakes and shingles.
Coast Forest Products Association Further information on western red cedar.
Council of Forest Industries Search for suppliers of western red cedar.
Western Red Cedar Export Association Further information and where to find western red cedar in international markets.
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Further information and where to find western red cedar in North American markets.