Canadian red cedar sauna patio covering

 

Red Cedar for the Terrace – Timeless Beauty Outdoors 

 

 

Occurrence and Properties of Canadian Red Cedar

This tree species is found in the western regions of North America, particularly along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. In Canada, it is restricted to the area of British Columbia. The Canadian red cedar, a giant tree, has an average height of 50 meters but can reach up to 75 meters, with a trunk diameter that can exceed 2 meters. The wood has a distinctive cedar scent.

Use of Canadian red cedar patio covering:

Thanks to it's durability, the Canadian red cedar giant tree is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications and can even be veneered. Canadian red cedar wood can be used for bridges, boat structures, sleepers, masts, shingles, and windows. Due to it's properties, Canadian red cedar is an excellent material for sauna construction.

Canadian Red Cedar as Decking:

Canadian red cedar decking is special not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its durability and weather resistance, making it perfect for outdoor surfaces like decks. It's natural resistance to moisture and insects is exceptional, ensuring long lifespan with minimal maintenance. The beautiful reddish hue of cedar wood develops a patina over time, further enhancing it's elegant and natural appearance.
Such decking offers a functional and stylish solution to increase the comfort of time spent in the garden or on the terrace.

 

Benefits of Canadian red cedar wood patio covering:

- it does not warp

- it is not growing when it gets moisture

- its tare weight is less 40% than the "bankirai" one

- easy to work with, customized and easy to be screwed

-generally spotted with knots but gives a beautiful texture comparing to other homogenous tropical species

- in large surfaces can easily bear the extreme weather conditions

- it can be used for various purposes with extra choices available

 

The most common uses of Canadian red cedar patio covering are the following:

- face coverings and blinds for buildings

- terrace and balcony coverings

- to edge pools and lakes

- docks, piers coverings

- building saunas in general,

- building garden pathways and pergolas

 

 

Compared to tropical decking materials, Canadian red cedar is of superior quality as it does not mold or rot, and insects and fungi can no longer cause damage to it. It belongs to an above class quality (A+) and is free from defects.