Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Yellow Cedar
Also known as Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Western Cypress and Sitka Cypress. Used in similar applications as Western Red Cedar but with many advantages. Naturally durable softwood with no preservative treatments needed. PEFC certified from responsibly managed sources.
Superior Cedar Alternative
Yellow Cedar is used in similar applications as the more common Western Red Cedar thuja plicata. Both Cedars are softwoods with good natural durability and do not need any preservative treatments to enhance their durability against biological decay due to the presence of tannins.
Western Red Cedar shortages have brought Yellow Cedar to popularity and the many advantages of Yellow Cedar over Western Red Cedar are now known in Europe. This has led to a spike in demand in recent years. They are sourced and supplied from the west coast of the US mainly BC Coast of Canada where larger slow grown forests produce the good quality wood. Both cedars will weather to a silvery grey colour and are supplied mainly from responsibly managed sources as PEFC Certified and some as FSC® Certified.
Naturally Durable
PEFC/FSC® Certified
Few Knots, Clear Grain
Weathers to Silvery Grey
Why Yellow Cedar is the superior choice for demanding applications.
Why Yellow Cedar is the preferred choice for your projects.
Slow-Grown Quality
Sourced from west coast of US and BC Coast of Canada where larger slow-grown forests produce exceptional quality wood.
Naturally Durable
Good natural durability with no preservative treatments needed due to presence of tannins, similar to Western Red Cedar.
Superior to Western Red Cedar
Many advantages over Western Red Cedar now recognized in Europe, leading to spike in demand in recent years.
Versatile Applications
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External Cladding
Premium cladding for stunning exterior facades.
External Cladding
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Garden Buildings
Perfect for summerhouses, sheds, and garden structures.
Garden Buildings
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Decking
Durable and beautiful exterior decking.
Decking
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Fencing Slats
Naturally durable fencing solutions.
Fencing Slats
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Roof Shingles
Long-lasting roofing shingles.
Roof Shingles
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Heavy Construction
Posts, beams, and bridge construction.
Heavy Construction
Trusted by Professionals
"Yellow Cedar from Timber Focus is exceptional. The quality surpasses Western Red Cedar in many applications."
"We've switched to Yellow Cedar for premium projects. The slow-grown timber is incredibly dense and durable."
"The natural durability and PEFC certification make Yellow Cedar perfect for sustainable projects."
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