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Cedar, Knotty Western Red

Veneer Species Guide

Columbia Forest Products is proud to offer an exciting variety of hardwood and decorative softwood species of faces to meet the demand for architectural individuality in interior design applications.

Cedar, Knotty Western Red

Latin name: Thuja plicata
Common name(s): Red Cedar, Pacific Red Cedar
Sources: Western USA and Canada

CHARACTERISTICS	Seasons to a dark red to reddish brown and will turn silvery gray if exposed to weather over time. Soft smooth texture with a generally straight grain. Usually selected for rustic knotty appearance for aesthetic purposes. Not a true cedar, but has distinct cedar aroma due to presence of certain oils and resins.
COMMON CUTS	Plain sliced
USES	Wall paneling, cabinetry, rustic furniture, decorative ceiling panels.
AVAILABILITY	Reasonable
PRICE	$$

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