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Overhead Doors > Cedar Wood > Characteristics
Natural Characteristics of Cedar Wood
Dimensional Stability
Western Red Cedar has twice the stability of most commonly available softwoods. The stability is a result of its
low density and shrinkage factors. It lies flat, stays straight, and holds fastenings tightly.
Workability
Western Red Cedar produces long, lightweight lengths of timber with a fine, straight grain and uniform texture
that make it easy to cut, saw and nail with common tools. These features also contribute to its ability to be
planed to a smooth surface or machined to any pattern. The lack of pitch and resin allows Western Red Cedar
to hold glue bonds from a wide range of adhesives and provide a firm base for many types of paints and stains.
Natural Preservative
Western Red Cedar is one of the world's most durable woods. Natural resistance to moisture, decay and
insect damage has long made Western Red Cedar the premier choice for either interior or exterior home use.
Cedar fibers in the heartwood contain natural preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi. The two
principal extractives that are responsible for the decay resistance are Thujaplicans and water-soluble
phenolics. The tree's ability to produce these extractives increases with age, making the outer regions of
heartwood the most durable.
Flame Spread and Smoke Development Ratings
Western Red Cedar has flame spread and smoke development classifications that are superior to the
minimums set by most building codes, which permit the use of cedar heartwood without preservative
treatments.
All-Weather
Western Red Cedar is one of the few wood species that are naturally at home in the outdoors. Properly
finished, Western Red Cedar will last for decades, even in harsh environments. Its natural resistance to
moisture, decay and insect damage make it the ideal choice for a surface that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and
cold all year round.
Dimensional Stability
Western Red Cedar has twice the stability of most commonly available softwoods. The stability is a result of its
low density and shrinkage factors. It lies flat, stays straight, and holds fastenings tightly.
Workability
Western Red Cedar produces long, lightweight lengths of timber with a fine, straight grain and uniform texture
that make it easy to cut, saw and nail with common tools. These features also contribute to its ability to be
planed to a smooth surface or machined to any pattern. The lack of pitch and resin allows Western Red Cedar
to hold glue bonds from a wide range of adhesives and provide a firm base for many types of paints and stains.
Natural Preservative
Western Red Cedar is one of the world's most durable woods. Natural resistance to moisture, decay and
insect damage has long made Western Red Cedar the premier choice for either interior or exterior home use.
Cedar fibers in the heartwood contain natural preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi. The two
principal extractives that are responsible for the decay resistance are Thujaplicans and water-soluble
phenolics. The tree's ability to produce these extractives increases with age, making the outer regions of
heartwood the most durable.
Flame Spread and Smoke Development Ratings
Western Red Cedar has flame spread and smoke development classifications that are superior to the
minimums set by most building codes, which permit the use of cedar heartwood without preservative
treatments.
All-Weather
Western Red Cedar is one of the few wood species that are naturally at home in the outdoors. Properly
finished, Western Red Cedar will last for decades, even in harsh environments. Its natural resistance to
moisture, decay and insect damage make it the ideal choice for a surface that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and
cold all year round.
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