- Species: Derived from Thuja Plicata
- Origin: Pacific Northwest of North America (Canada and the United States)
- Durability: High natural durability, excellent resistance to decay, rot, and insect damage due to its natural oils.
- Highlights: Lightweight, soft, and very stable, it has a distinctive reddish-brown color with a pleasant aromatic scent, offers excellent dimensional stability with strong resistance to warping and shrinking, is easy to work with and finishes well, and is naturally resistant to fungi and pests.
- Form: Boards, Shingles, Timbers, Siding.
- Grade: Clear Heart, A & Btr, Select Tight Knot (STK).
- Moisture: Typically kiln-dried to (10 – 12%) moisture content, with (8 – 10%) for interior use and (10 – 12%) for exterior applications, often air-dried to suit outdoor conditions.
- Dimensions Available: Boards & Lumber: Thickness: 2.5 cm, 5 cm, 7.5 cm, 10 cm and thicker / Width: 5 cm – 30 cm / Length: Typically, 1.8 m – 6 m (longer custom lengths may be available). Dimensional Lumber (Construction Use): 5×10 cm, 5×15 cm, 5×20 cm, 5×25 cm, 10×10 cm, 10×15 cm, 15×15 cm, 15×20 cm. Beams & Timbers: Large sections such as 15×25 cm, 20×20 cm, 20×25 cm, 20×30 cm. Panels / Cladding / Shingles: Standard panel sheets: 1.22 × 2.44 m (6 mm – 25 mm thick), Exterior cladding and shingles come in varying width (typically 10 – 20 cm wide) and length (40 cm, 60 cm).
- Janka Hardness: ~350 lbf.
- Grain: Straight, fine, low density.
- Color: Reddish-brown to pinkish-buff.
- Water Resistance: Excellent, natural oils provide strong resistance to moisture and decay without treatment.
- Certification: FSC available.
- Outdoor Suitability: Excellent, one of the best softwoods for exterior applications; performs well in all weather conditions even without treatment.
- Indoor Suitability: Very good, commonly used indoors for paneling, closets, and decorative applications due to its aroma and stability.
- Estimated Prices: Per Cubic Meter (m3) = ~US $500 – $2,000+ / Price per Piece = ~US $10 – $40+.
- Use Cases: Exterior siding, cladding, and shingles, Outdoor furniture, decks, pergolas, fences, and gazebos, Posts and beams in outdoor structures, Indoor paneling, closets, and sauna linings, Musical instruments (e.g., guitar tops).
