Cedar Timber
Cedar Timber – Natural Beauty, Timeless Elegance & Superior Workability
Celebrated for its rich colour, aromatic warmth, and effortless workability, Cedar is a premier timber choice for projects blending beauty, durability, and natural resistance to decay. Whether used for striking exteriors, detailed joinery, or serene interior spaces, Cedar offers a unique combination of lightweight strength and timeless appeal.
Benefits of Using Cedar Timber
Weather Resistance: Performs superbly in harsh climates; it weathers beautifully to a silvery-grey patina if left untreated and is highly resistant to moisture absorption, reducing swelling and warping.
Remarkably Lightweight: Despite its durability, it is one of the lighter commercial timbers, making it easier to handle, transport, and install compared to many hardwoods.
Natural Durability: Contains natural oils and tannins that make it highly resistant to rot, decay, and insect attack, including termites, ensuring a long lifespan without the need for chemical treatment.
Dimensional Stability: Exhibits minimal shrinkage once seasoned, making it a stable choice for applications like exterior cladding, joinery, and outdoor structures where movement is a concern.
Western Red Cedar is a much-loved timber with timeless appeal. Known for its versatility, Western Red Cedar can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Barwon Timber sources our Western Red Cedar from the USA and Canada. It’s naturally resistant to insects and rot, and is commonly used in:
- Cladding
- Frames
- External Joinery
- Roofing Shingles
Visually, Western Red Cedar is favoured for its rich and inviting colours. The heartwood ranges from a pale brown through to a richer dark brown. The sapwood is a paler yellowish white colour. It has a fine texture and straight grain with growth rings often visible.
Barwon Timber’s Mill can machine Western Red Cedar to almost any size required for your project. It can also be finished with a dressed or sawn face texture.
Note: Western Red Cedar is subject to availability.