Clear, Vertical Grain Western Red Cedar Airfoil Louvers

Jul19

We specialize in working with customers with unique needs. When we were contacted with a very detailed architect spec for airfoil louvers made from Clear, Vertical Grain Western Red Cedar, we were thrilled with the opportunity to help.

Used in modern architecture, both commercially and in residential custom building, exterior wood louvers add cool sophistication to the exterior facade with the look that only natural wood can provide. Because of Western Red Cedar’s natural properties against rot, decay, and insect attack, as well as its lightweight and workability, it is the ideal wood choice for this type of project.

The airfoil louvers we supplied to our customer were custom milled from the finest 2×8″ clear, vertical grain Western Red Cedar available on the market and will be used to provide shade as exterior blinds. Because we are located in the heart of Cedar Country, the only place where Western Red Cedar is grown, we were able to source the highest quality material and turn this order around in a reasonable amount of time, at a reasonable price.

Before your next project, be sure to visit us! We ship nationwide!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

360.757.6343

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233

18″ R&R Value Priced Western Red Cedar Sidewall Shingles

Jun18

We are pleased to be stocking 18″ Western Red Cedar Value Priced Rebutted and Rejointed, Kiln Dried Sidewall Shingles produced by the only shake & shingle producer that owns its own timber supply, Teal Cedar of British Columbia, Canada.

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We distribute Teal Cedar Sidewall Shingles and Shakes to homeowners and contractors

Sourced from the most sustainably managed forests in the world, we are pleased to provide homeowners and contractors nationwide with Teal Cedar‘s Western Red Cedar Sidewall Shingles and Shakes. New to our product line up are two grades of 18″ rebutted and rejoined*, kiln-dried, sidewall shingles with sanded faces. Inspected by a third party for quality control, our A Extra’s and B Clear’s are every bit as beautiful as you would expect and provide the durability and longevity that only coastal grown Canadian Western Red Cedar can provide. All this at a GREAT price!

A grade clear, Western Red Cedar Rebutted and Rejoined Sidewall Shingles by Teal Jones

Manufactured with 100% heartwood, A Extra’s are clear up to a minimum of 8″ from the butt of each shingle with no decay, holes, or knots. Grade A Western Red Cedar sidewall shingles are 18″ long and can be installed with a maximum exposure of 7″. Each carton of A Extras will cover 25 square feet, when installed at a 5″ exposure. Available now in their natural state and pre-stained with a Western Red Cedar tone penetrating oil, called “Teal Tone”. Other colors and primed A Extras are available by special order.

Value priced B Clear 18" Western Red Cedar Shingles by Teal Jones

While some knots and holes may be present, Grade B Western Red Cedar shingles are clear and are 100% heartwood up 6″ from the butt. Eighteen inches in length, Grade B Clear sidewall shingles can be installed with a maximum exposure of 5.5″. Each carton will cover 25 square feet when installed at a 5″ exposure. Currently offering natural shingles in stock, but primed and stained B Clears are available by special order.

Western Red Cedar R&R Sidewall Shingles manufactured by Teal Cedar, distributed by Cedar Country Lumber

A Extra and B Clear Western Red Cedar Sidewall Shingles should be installed sanded face out, at no more than the maximum exposure rated for each grade. Space shingles slightly apart 1/4″ to allow for expansion and to prevent buckling. Because of Western Red Cedar’s natural properties, fasteners that are corrosion resistant (such as Stainless Steel) are recommended and should be applied approximately 1″ above the butt line of the succeeding course. As with all sidewall shingles, the first course on the wall should be doubled. Outside corners should either be laced, butted against corner boards, or mitered. Inside corners should be butted against a wood strip.

Sidewall Shingle Square Foot Coverage Per Carton Chart

Please call for pricing and availability!

And before your next project, be sure to visit us! We ship nationwide!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

360.757.6343

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233

Canadian grown and milled, our Teal Cedar A Extras and B Clears will provide many years of service at a great price!

*Rebutted and rejointed (R&R) shingles have parallel edges at right angles to the butt and are of uniform thickness. The butts and one face shall be reasonably smooth. Mills producing these products shall use an independent inspection or certification agency to oversee quality control of products labeled as such.

Cedar Pergola for Camp Orkila

May21

Prized for large outdoor structures, including pergolas, gazebos, and trellises, due to its workability and natural resistance to rot and decay, Western Red Cedar will provide years of carefree service. It is also very lightweight, with unparalleled beauty.

Recently, we were contacted by Bellingham Bay Builders to provide Full, Rough Sawn Appearance Western Red Cedar timbers for a structure they wanted to build for Camp Orkila. Located on beautiful Orcas Island, Camp Orkila is committed to promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility in our youth.

Please enjoy these photos of the crew constructing Camp Orkila’s new outdoor Western Red Cedar pergola.

Due to the natural properties of Western Red Cedar, fasteners should be corrosion resistant. We recommend using stainless steel, aluminum, or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners when installing Western Red Cedar.

Photos and craftsmanship by Bellingham Bay Builders

Before your next project, be sure to visit us! We ship nationwide and provide delivery Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and San Juan counties; and beyond!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233

360.757.6343

Why Your Custom Home Deserves High Quality Western Red Cedar

Apr24

When it comes to choosing building materials for a remodel or your new custom home, it is hard to beat the natural beauty, versatility, and reliability of Western Red Cedar.

Available in many different grades, Western Red Cedar can be used to customize your home’s exterior with a wide variety of siding patterns, shingles and shakes, as well trim and soffit materials. Because it is pitch and resin-free, it is able to accept a wide range of finishes, from semi-transparent stains that allow the natural wood beauty to shine through to darker stains that show the character (or add a “beachy feel”), as well as traditional solid colors. No matter your unique style, you can be sure when you choose Western Red Cedar, you will be able to create the custom look for your home that is just right for you.

Please enjoy these photos of two custom homes in Anacortes, WA, that we supplied all the exterior Western Red Cedar for. Each house was designed and built by different custom home builders; however, both homeowners choose similar cedar products, including custom stained Western Red Cedar shingles as exterior cladding with painted Cedar trim. By choosing totally different stains for the cedar shingles, along with the other unique details of each home, including the Western Red Cedar fences, you can see how versatile and beautiful Western Red Cedar truly is.

Custom Cedar Fences and Stained Western Red Cedar Shingles

Western Red Cedar shingles used as exterior cladding and custom cedar fencing

Before your next project, be sure to visit us!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

360.757.6343

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA

Pricing Update Cedar Shingles and Shakes imported from Canada

Mar20

Things are still being sorted out regarding the softwood agreement and imposed tariffs by the US on Canadian softwood imports. The last softwood agreement between our two countries was signed in 2006, and as of date, a new agreement has not been put in place.

Initially, it appeared that coniferous shingles and shakes were not part of the expired agreement, and pricing has stayed somewhat stable. However, just days ago, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have determined that coniferous shingles and shakes were part of this agreement and are now subject to the increased tariffs.

Today we received notice that all of the Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar Shingles and Shakes we import from Canada have increased in price 20 – 25%. Due to this, we are unable to honor any previous quotes on Cedar Shingles or Shakes.

For current pricing, please contact our sales staff

We can be reached at 360.757.6343 or by emailing sales@cedarcountrylumber.com

Western Red Cedar Shingles subject to new duties and tariffs

Canada has submitted a request for a meeting with the World Trade Organization to assist in the dispute with the US and Canada lumber softwood exports. However, due to the strong demand from the rise in new housing in the US and tight supply, Canadian softwood lumber producers don’t appear to be concerned too much, and prices are expected to be high on all Canadian grown coastal Cedar and other imported softwoods throughout 2018.

For more information, please see the latest developments by clicking HERE

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA 98233

Ninzan Studio Alaskan Yellow Cedar Gate

Mar15

Prized for its workability and cool yellow tone, Alaskan Yellow Cedar (also known as Alaskan Cypress or Pacific Coast Cypress), has the same insect, rot and decay repelling tannins and oils as Western Red Cedar, but is heavier and denser, which gives it more strength. This rare and remarkably beautiful softwood is only grown in the Pacific coast region of North America but is not a true “Cedar” species.

Located in Sarasota, Florida, our Instagram friends at Ninzan Studio were contracted recently to construct and install gates to match an existing fence made from Alaska Yellow Cedar. When they were unable to find the products they needed in their local market, they contacted us to help them with their project. We shipped them the materials they needed and combined with their superior craftsmanship; the new gates turned out beautifully!

Ninzan Studio makes a custom gate out of Alaskan Yellow Cedar, which is also called Pacific Coast Cypress

Clear, Alaskan Yellow Cedar is milled into pickets for a custom gate in Florida

Alaskan Yellow Cedar custom gates in Sarasota Florida

Clear, Alaskan Yellow Cedar custom cut gate pickets

Yellow Cedar Custom Gate

If you are on Instagram, be sure to give Ninzan Studio a follow! And, before your next project, be sure to visit us! We supply superior quality Western Red Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, and Douglas Fir building materials to homeowners and contractors nationwide at very competitive rates!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

360.757.6343

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233

Azek and Timbertech Decking

Mar12

While we have access to numerous brands and manufacturers of non-wood decking, we have found TimberTech and AZEK to be among our favorite choices. Both companies provide excellent products combined with consumer support and warranties our customers can count on.

Grey Timbertech decking provides years of carefree service

photo and craftsmanship by Soundecks of Anacortes, WA

Capped wood composite: TimberTech^®

Made of plastic and wood fibers that are then coated with a composite cap on all four sides, TimberTech decking boards are protected from moisture that seeps into the bottom side, unlike our competition’s products. TimberTech decking is resistant to the elements and provides added durability, mold, and mildew resistance, as well as a splinter-free surface. A practical choice for discerning homeowners, it comes in a variety of colors and grains, retaining the look and feel of traditional hardwood without the annual sealing and staining needed for protection.

Capped polymer: AZEK^®

With an enhanced real-wood look and strength backed by Alloy Armour Technology^™, AZEK’s capped polymer decking materials are top of the line in quality and beauty. AZEK’s teams of scientists and designers have engineered high-performance decking materials that withstand the test of time and nature with unparalleled beauty. And, you’ll be able to forget the drudgery of staining your deck forever. With many colors available, from hand-scraped classics to understated grains, AZEK has the one that is just right for you. AZEK decks artfully blend science and style to create beautiful, long-lasting outdoor spaces.

craftsmanship and photo by Skagit Custom Decks of Anacortes, WA

Decking Materials Comparison

**Approximate initial upfront cost is an estimate based on the average deck size of 320 square feet and includes all materials and labor** COST COMPARISON BETWEEN WOOD AND COMPOSITE DECKING Before your next project, be sure to visit us!

As your preferred AZEK and Timbertech dealer, we provide delivery within NW Washington for a nominal fee. That includes Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Concrete, Bellingham, Ferndale, Arlington, Camano Island, Stanwood, Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, Snohomish, and King County, the San Juan Islands, and beyond!

azek decking delivered in skagit, island, whatcom, snohomish counties, as well as the san juan islands

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA

360.757.6343

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

Horizontal Western Red Cedar Privacy Fence

Feb2

Built using our 5/4×6″ Knotty Western Red Cedar Radius Edge Decking, this fence will provide years of carefree service while creating privacy for this residence in Encinitas, CA.

Installed horizontally on 4×4″ Pressure Treated posts using stainless steel fasteners on both sides of the post, this fence is attractive from inside, as well as curbside. Because of Western Red Cedar’s natural properties, always use stainless steel or coated fasteners recommended for use with Western Red Cedar.

Please enjoy these beautiful Western Red Cedar Fence photos from sunny California.

Q: You might be wondering why a retailer from Washington state is sending Western Red Cedar lumber to California. Wouldn’t it just be easier for the contractor to purchase the cedar building materials from his local lumber yard?

A: Because Cedar Country Lumber is located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the ONLY place where Western Red Cedar grows, we are able to supply homeowners and contractors nationwide with superior quality Western Red Cedar at extremely competitive rates. Anytime Western Red Cedar is purchased outside its growing region; freight will always be factored in the final cost of the product. Additionally, because the supply is more plentiful in our area, we are able to source more Western Red Cedar building materials, especially oversized or extreme length Western Red Cedar lumber.

If you are looking for other ideas for your Fence, we invite you to check our Pinterest board on the subject by clicking HERE (no login or account required).

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950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA 98233

Red Cedar Royal Shingles

Jan22

Grown only in the Pacific Northwest, Western Red Cedar is a top choice for exterior wall cladding, roofing, and interior accents. Prized for its fine even grain, natural properties against rot and decay, and low maintenance needs, Western Red Cedar Shingles and Shakes are a very popular choice for exterior siding and roofing around the world.

We recently made a quick trip down to California and had the opportunity to visit a shopping center in La Jolla, CA, that we have been supplying our 24” Royal Western Red Cedar Shingles to for a re-siding project. Since this a working job site and there is limited storage for building materials, we ship them one to two pallets at a time.

Owners Tom & Kym Kelly at the La Jolla shopping center

Royals are our longest “off the shelf” Western Red Cedar shingles and can be installed with a maximum exposure of 7.5” on either walls or roofs with a 3:12 pitch or steeper. The individual shingles will range in width from 4” to 14”. There are approximately 60 to 85 random width shingles per bundle. To learn more about the various grades and sizes of cedar shingles available, please click HERE.

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If ever in the La Jolla area, we highly recommend grabbing a bite to eat the Crab Catcher! And, before your next project, be sure to visit us! We ship nationwide!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA

866.757.6343

Custom Cut Cedar Fence Boards

Jan5

Extremely popular for outdoor fencing in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Western Red Cedar is prized for both its durability and beauty. A properly constructed and maintained Cedar fence will perform admirably for many years because it is naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect attack. Sourced from the most sustainably managed forests in the world, Western Red Cedar is environmentally friendly by being entirely renewable and biodegradable.

A Cedar fence can be as elaborate or as simple as desired. We recently supplied custom-cut Western Red Cedar boards for this beautiful fence in Anacortes, WA. Each fence board was milled out of old-growth, knotty Western Red Cedar into exactly 5/4″ x 6”. The craftsmanship and photos of this property defining fence for this new custom home were completed by Kreider Construction.

“Nice Cedar, thanks for sourcing us the good stuff!” Paul of Kreider Construction

Western Red Cedar Custom Fence Boards

Knotty Western Red Cedar Fence

Red Cedar Fence Idea

Before your next project, be sure to visit us! We ship nationwide!

www.CedarCountryLumber.com

950 B Fountain Street, Burlington WA 98233

Toll-Free 866.757.6343

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