Cedar on Your Side

Many man-made sidings have contrived to look like cedar, right down to the fake “grain” and embossed “knots”. Some even offer warranties. But value-conscious homeowners know that no fine print can match Real Cedar's centuries of proven performance. Versatile Western Red Cedar siding takes a variety of finishes - transparent and opaque stains, and paint – with ease. So unlike artificial sidings, it allows you to match existing shades or change color schemes at will. Real Cedar house siding's natural characteristics of durability, dimensional stability, easy fabrication, light weight and beauty ensure your house siding will be admired for years.

Cedar's rich grain and texture offer a timeless complement to any architectural design, from turn-of-the-century to contemporary. Its natural color gradations range from pale straw tones to the deepest chocolate hues. And it takes a variety of finishes – from transparent and opaque stains, to paint with ease. Available in a wide variety of standard and custom profiles, Real Cedar provides beauty and performance that can't be matched by vinyl or cement products.

Dimensional stability makes Western Red Cedar a premier material for exterior siding. The even grain and relatively consistent density make it less likely to swell, warp, cup and twist than other soft and hardwoods. As a result, it lies flat and straight.

The low density of Western Red Cedar improves the insulation of homes and buildings by transporting less heat through exterior wall siding than brick or stone, vinyl or gypsum drywall. Conversely, it helps keep interiors warmer in cold weather. Low density also makes Western Red Cedar a great acoustical barrier, and its low thermal conductivity makes it ideal for use in saunas.

Western Red Cedar is easy to cut, saw, nail and glue with common tools. Even a handsaw goes through the wood easily. Its open cell structure makes it less dense than most other softwoods, making it easier to move from place to place on the job.

Visit WRCLA's Cedar siding website for product, installation and finishing information at cedar-siding.org.