How much does clear cedar cost?
$5 to $7 per linear foot
Clear cedar ranges from $5 to $7 per linear foot. Clear cedar is graded to be nearly free of knots. Wood completely free of knots would be difficult to find and quite expensive. Clear cedar costs more than knotty cedar ($4 to $8 per linear foot), but the latter gives decks a more rustic look.
What is the price for red cedar wood?
Western Red Cedar Eased Edge
| Size | Actual Size | Price / LF |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 4 (8′ – 12′ ) 6 x 6 ( 8′ – 16′) | 3½ x 3½ 5½ x 5½ | $7.25 / LF $14.75 / LF |
What is clear grade cedar?
Clear Cedar refers to A & Better Cedar and is free of almost all knots, but it isn’t 100% free of knots. If you want Cedar that’s 100% free of knots, which is difficult to find and costly, then you would need Clear Vertical Grain Cedar. Knotty or STK stands for Select Tight Knots.
Is Western Red Cedar a hardwood?
No, cedar is not a hardwood. This iconic wood, known throughout the world for its beauty, versatility and spicy aroma, is a softwood. It belongs to a group of plants known as “gymnosperms,” which includes most conifers, such as pine and fir trees. The common term for all gymnosperms is softwoods.
How much does western red cedar cost?
Where exactly your choice falls depends on the exact type as well as the size of the boards you’re buying. Western Red cedar decking ranges between $5 and $9 per linear foot. It is the most commonly available and most popular option for decks.
Where can I buy western red cedar?
Western Red Cedar. Our stock of Western Red Cedar is second to none in the Ottawa area. Of particular note is the broad range of products and dimensions with many items available in 18’ and 20’ lengths. We also carry 6×6 and 8×8 western red cedar posts as well as dimensions such as 2×10 and 2×12 lumber.
How to specify western red cedar?
Bevel Siding. Bevel cedar siding is used for horizontal siding applications in a common clapboard style on many building styles and types.
How to treat and stain western red cedar?
– No primer – One coat of solid color stain – Spray applied – Siding left exposed to the weather 4 weeks or more – No building paper – House with little or no overhang – Siding delivered and stored unprotected on the ground where it took on moisture – Siding not back-primed – Blistering paint with water in the blisters