Yellow-cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) is one of the world’s most durable woods. Due to its exceptional longevity it is used for shingles, posts, poles, marine pilings, small boat hulls, oars and paddles, water and chemical tanks, exterior doors, and window boxes.

In North America structural grades are in accordance with the National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) rules for dimension lumber. Yellow-cedar is currently marketed under the Northern Species group and is used structurally for its appearance and decay resistance.