There's a reason craftsmen across Canada choose cedar for their premium building projects.
Our Western Red Cedar is sourced from British Columbia, where a cooler coastal climate produces the slow growth and tight, even grain cedar is known for.
Every piece is hand-selected by our experienced staff, who verify its grade, finish, and appearance before it reaches you.
We deliver quality you can see and feel, so you can build with confidence.
Cedar earns its reputation the practical way. Its natural oils, called thujaplicins, give it built-in resistance to rot, decay, and insect damage — no chemical treatment required, unlike pressure-treated lumber.
It's lightweight relative to its strength, which makes it easier to cut, shape, and install than denser woods, while still holding up structurally.
Cedar's cellular structure also gives it natural insulating properties, helping regulate temperature and dampen sound, which is part of why it performs well in everything from siding to sauna walls.
And because it's naturally stable, cedar resists the warping and twisting that can affect other softwoods as they dry and age.
Wood is the only major building material that's renewable, and Western Red Cedar is a strong example of that.
For every tree harvested, at least 3 are planted, and North American forests have grown by 20% since 1970 thanks to responsible replanting practices.
In British Columbia, where most Western Red Cedar comes from, more than 85% of timberland is certified by independent, internationally recognized forest certification agencies.
Cedar is also fully recyclable and biodegradable at the end of its life — unlike composite, brick, or concrete, which don't break down the same way.
As a Real Cedar member backed by the WRCLA, we're proud to supply a material that's as good for the planet as it is for your project.
Cedar's combination of durability, workability, and natural beauty makes it a fit for almost any outdoor build.
It's a go-to choice for fencing, where its rot resistance holds up to ground-level moisture and weather exposure, and for decking, where its stability and finish options make it a lower-maintenance alternative to composite.
It's equally well suited to siding, roofing shakes and shingles, and custom builds like the outdoor kitchen above — really, anywhere you want a material that looks good, performs well, and ages gracefully.
Whether you're a contractor managing a full build or a homeowner tackling a weekend project, cedar holds up to whatever you're building.
Take this outdoor kitchen, built with knotty cedar and finished with Sansin SDF: cedar's natural oils make it naturally resistant to rot and insects, so it stands up well to the kind of exposure an outdoor kitchen sees — humidity, heat, splashes, and constant use.
Knotty grade gave this build a warm, relaxed character, while Sansin SDF added a layer of protection without hiding the wood's natural grain.
It's proof that cedar isn't just for decks and fences! With the right design and finish, it holds up just as well in custom, everyday spaces.
Curious how cedar stacks up against other materials, or how to keep it looking its best?
Not exactly — "cedar" covers several species. We carry Western Red Cedar, sourced from British Columbia, along with Alaskan Yellow Cedar (BC and Alaska) and Eastern White Cedar shingles from Ontario. Each has slightly different colour, grain, and durability characteristics.
Yes. For every Western Red Cedar tree harvested, at least 3 are planted, and over 85% of BC timberland is certified by independent forest certification agencies. Cedar is also fully recyclable and biodegradable.
No — cedar's natural oils give it built-in resistance to rot, decay, and insects without chemical treatment, unlike pressure-treated lumber.
Cedar is a strong fit for fencing, decking, siding, roofing shakes and shingles, and custom builds like outdoor kitchens or furniture — anywhere you want durability paired with natural beauty.
