S2S1E Kiln-dried (surfaced 2 sides and 1 edge) Hardwoods are for the woodworker as the boards are partially dressed. Boards are “skip” surfaced on both faces with 1 edge clean-ripped. Skip surfaced cleans up most of the roughness to the board, but there could be an occasional rough patch on the faces of boards. Additional dressing and planning of the boards may be needed to complete your project. Since one edge is left rough, please allow a 1” variance in the width of the board.
Aromatic cedar, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is grown in the eastern North American continent. This cedar is known for its distinct smell. It is commonly used in closets and chests to repel moths and other insects. Aromatic cedar trees are common, but slow in growth. Most trees are harvested while the tree is still fairly small in diameter, causing most boards to be knotty and narrow in width. Aromatic cedar is also very resistant to rot, decay and insects, allowing it to be a good source of wood for exterior projects. The heartwood tends to be reddish and brown while the sap wood is pale yellow. Often times, aromatic cedar appears streaked as the sapwood grows throughout the heartwood.
Aromatic cedar trees are very narrow with many limbs. This is why aromatic cedar has many knots and the knots can be loose or even missing on some boards.
If you would like a more finished board, please see our S4S boards in Aromatic Cedar. Also, widths and lengths not listed on the online store may be available.
