American Walnut
- Origin
- North America
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 3
Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata
A light, stable softwood whose natural oils resist weather, decay and insects. A long-standing favourite for cladding, screening and joinery.
Harper Timber sources Western Red Cedar for joinery & mouldings, cladding & panelling and architectural. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Thuja plicata
- Origin
- Canada
- Durability above ground
- Class 2 15–40 years
- Durability in ground
- Class 3 5–15 years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 350 kg/m³
- Colour
- Light pinkish-brown to dark reddish-brown; weathers to silver-grey
- Grain & texture
- Straight grain; coarse texture
Uses
Similar species
Australian Red Cedar
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 3
Black Bean
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 3
Fijian Mahogany
- Origin
- Fiji
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 3
Durability class (AS 5604) is the expected life of the heartwood exposed to the weather. Above ground: Class 1 40+ years, Class 2 15–40 years, Class 3 7–15 years, Class 4 up to 7 years. In ground contact: Class 1 25+ years, Class 2 15–25 years, Class 3 5–15 years, Class 4 up to 5 years. Density is approximate. Availability changes, so please contact us to confirm stock.
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