Western Red Cedar kiln-dried lumber board is often used for exterior handrails and fencing, among other exterior projects. This board is 2" thick, actual 1-3/4" thick. This Cedar is STK (Select Tight knot) allowing for knots that are tight. This material is S4S, meaning it has been surfaced on both faces and both edges.
Western Red Cedar is a softwood known for its stability, straight grain and durability in exterior climates. Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and decay without any treatment. Western Red Cedar is normally reddish-brown in color, however color varies from board to board. Cedar ages to a natural silver-gray color when left unfinished outdoors. Western Red Cedar is very popular to use in exterior projects like decks, garden beds, arbors, fences, shingles, and siding to name just a few. This wood is sometimes favored over treated yellow pine for exterior projects due to it being lighter and more stable. But Cedar does have acid properties which can be corrosive to some metals, therefore copper, stainless steel or galvanized nails or screws should be used.
SHIPPING NOTE: Our longest length is 7'10" when shipping UPS or FedEx. 8' foot orders can be shipped motor freight with additional fees. If you would like this product shipped motor freight, please leave a note at checkout and we will contact you regarding the specific fees for your order based on your location. Average motor freight shipping on 8' material starts around $400.
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Not all sunshine and roses
I purchased this material to rebuild a bench in a Finnish sauna. Of the six 7’10” pieces I received, four are of a quality suitable to be graded as S4S. Two however are quite rough on one surface and do not qualify as graded. I can make these work but I’ll have to hide the unfinished/rough surfaces by ensuring they are not exposed in the final product.
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Good quality and careful packaging
I ordered a 2x8 cedar lumber from the Total Wood Store because I do not want to visit the local lumberyard in person due to the pandemic. The purchase cost and shipping of this item were on the high side. However, I was pleasantly surprised when FedEx ground dropped the package near my door. The lumber was protected with cardboard pieces along all edges inside the outer cardboard box. I ordered lumber online from other lumberyards in the past, and the lumber never arrived protected this way. I will likely order more lumber from Total Wood Store if the pandemic will not subside soon.
