Technical Data

SPECIES:
Western Cedar

GRADE:
Select Tight Knot

WEIGHT:
Approx. 1.5 lbs per L/F

MOISTURE CONTENT:
Siding is Kiln Dried to below 19% M.C.
NOTE: Log Corners are air dried & some checking may occur.

LENGTH:
Uncornered siding is random length - 8 to 16 feet.
Corner assemblies are bonded to 8ft. lengths of PATENT NO. 4,878,328 siding.

Properties of Western Cedar

Specific Gravity: .34
1.1 million PSI Modus of Elasticity
Class II Flame Rating
350 PSI Compression perpendicular to grain

Density = 23lb/ft³
575lb PSI Fibre Stress in bending
Insulates better than brick or concrete
R Value = 1.35/inch

Cedar resists insects and decay, insulates against noise and temperature and is rated as one of the very best all-around soft woods for exterior use!