Species
Eastern white cedar is a slow-growing conifer, native to northeastern North America. Averaging a height of 15 to 20 metres and a diameter ranging from 40 to 90 centimetres, it can reach over 20 metres at maturity with a diameter of 120 to 150 centimetres. It has remarkable longevity and some specimens live to be 800 years old. Its wood is stable, finely textured and extremely long lasting. It offers exceptional natural resistance to insects and decay, resulting in excellent durability. Its structure makes it a very good insulating material when it comes to sound and heat. Cedar does not require any preservatives or special maintenance. It is a natural alternative to treated wood. Its pleasant fragrance makes it highly prized for interior woodwork.
White cedar qualifies in natural durability class 1 as per standard EN 350-2. No other softwood has previously obtained this rating!
The sapwood is a creamy vanilla colour. The heartwood is straw yellow and may contain small knots.
Its surface is smooth with no splinters. The wood is soft, lightweight and even-grained.
Easy to mill, resistant to splits, good nail- and screw-holding abilities; good gluing properties. Can be painted, stained or varnished. Excellent permeability. Resistant to fungi.
Exterior siding: clapboard, boards, trim, shingles. Roof shingles. Patios, decks, verandas. Mouldings and furniture components. Outdoor or indoor furniture that is untreated, stained or painted. Doors and windows. Posts, fences and trellises. Mulch. Wharfs and boats.
Species | Rabotage bon à excellent | Sanding excellent | Boring brad point good to excellent | Boring multiple spur good to excellent | Mortising fair to excellent | Shaping fair to excellent | Turning fair to excellent | Average |
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Red pine | 83 | 68 | 96 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 96 | 82 |
Yellow birch | 89 | 52 | 98 | 86 | 56 | 78 | 100 | 80 |
Eastern white ceddar | 71 | 94 | 100 | 68 | 56 | 60 | 98 | 78 |
Hard maple | 69 | 82 | 98 | 100 | 38 | 56 | 100 | 78 |
Jack pine | 57 | 84 | 94 | 76 | 62 | 58 | 94 | 75 |
Aspen | 74 | 4 | 98 | 66 | 98 | 86 | 96 | 75 |
Tamarack | 49 | 84 | 98 | 64 | 66 | 82 | 72 | 74 |
White birch | 70 | 8 | 98 | 88 | 66 | 74 | 100 | 72 |
Black spruce | 66 | 52 | 92 | 80 | 52 | 68 | 90 | 71 |
Eastern white pine | 78 | 52 | 100 | 86 | 24 | 58 | 100 | 71 |
Soft maple | 63 | 40 | 92 | 98 | 42 | 50 | 100 | 69 |
Scots pine | 66 | 40 | 96 | 80 | 36 | 70 | 94 | 69 |
Norway spruce | 66 | 74 | 96 | 56 | 70 | 58 | 50 | 67 |
White spruce | 67 | 52 | 92 | 50 | 44 | 74 | 62 | 63 |
Balsam fir | 47 | 54 | 94 | 62 | 64 | 52 | 54 | 61 |
Sugi | 91 | 66 | 96 | 54 | 24 | 60 | 30 | 60 |
Hemlock | 36 | 72 | 94 | 56 | 18 | 66 | 6 | 50 |
* Values are the pourcentage of tested specimens reaching the indicated performance.
The Canadian Standards Association sets the grading rules for Eastern White Cedar shingles: A (extra), B (clear), C (2nd clear) and D (utility; includes shims.). Standard length is 16 inches (406.4 mm) except for grade D.
Thickness by width (length) in English measurement system [thickness by width (length) in metric system] Net dimensions may vary among producers.
1" x 3" (3’ à 8’) [25,4 mm x 76,2 mm (0,91 m à 2,44 m)]
1" x 4" (3’ à 8’) [25,4 mm x 101,6 mm (0,91 m à 2,44 m)]
2"x 3" (8’) [50.8 mm x 76.2 mm (2,44 m)]
2" x 4" (8’) [50.8 mm x 101.6 mm (2,44 m)]
4" x 4" (6’ à 8’) [101.6 mm x 101.6 mm (1,83 m à 2,44 m)]
5" x 5" (6’ à 8’) [127 mm x 127 mm (1,83 m à 2,44 m)]
1" x 3" (8’) [25,4 mm x 76,2 mm (2,44 m)]
1" x 4" (8’) [25,4 mm x 101.6 mm (2,44 m)]
4" x 4" (8’ à 20’) [101,6 mm x 101,6 mm (2,44 m à 6,1 m)]
5" x 5" (8’ à 20’) [127 mm x 127 mm (2,44 m à 6,1 m)]
6" x 6" (8’ à 20) [152,4 mm x152,4 mm (2,44 m à 6,1 m)]
Thickness: 1 1/2" et 2" [38,1 mm et 50,8 mm]
Width: 6" [152,4 mm]
Length: 8’ à 12’ [2,44 m à 3,66 m]
Other dimensions produced upon request