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Yes. Western Red Cedar is a relatively lightweight softwood, with a substantially lower average density than many commonly used hardwoods. Its low weight is one of the natural characteristics of the species and makes genuine cedar easier to handle than many denser wood species.
Yes. Western Red Cedar heartwood is naturally durable against decay because it contains extractives that help resist wood-decaying fungi. This natural durability is an inherent property of the species rather than something created by the V-Groove profile.
Western Red Cedar is recognized for good dimensional stability and relatively low shrinkage. Although all real wood responds to changes in moisture, Western Red Cedar generally experiences less dimensional movement than many other wood species, making stability one of its notable natural characteristics.
Yes. Iron-based fasteners can react with Western Red Cedar and produce dark staining, particularly when moisture is present. Selecting appropriate fasteners for cedar helps avoid this type of unwanted discoloration around fastening points.
No. Western Red Cedar and Eastern Red Cedar are different species. Western Red Cedar is Thuja plicata and is native to the Pacific Northwest, while the wood commonly called Eastern Red Cedar is Juniperus virginiana.
