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A different turn this week, as we look at recent Tweets that seem worthy of another look. We joined the Twitterverse to share ideas and designs that inspire us, plus highlight news from the green building and lumber industries. We look forward to expanding our online universe, with continued Tweets and follows, and we will be spending more time hanging out on our Facebook page. "Like" us to find out what...


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Reclaimed western red cedar is a great alternative to FSC® certified wood. Reclaimed western red cedar is durable, dense, and has a low moisture content. And the best part, reclaimed cedar can look brand-spanking new. Reclaimed wood often gets tagged as worn-out. Nothing could be further from the truth. Much of today’s reclaimed wood kept structures together for 100 years before being torn out for discard...


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Should I prime and stain western red cedar siding, shingles, and shakes? Western red cedar is a popular choice for siding, shingles, and shakes. Western red cedar is lightweight, naturally resistant to moisture and decay, and resin-free. The same properties that help make western red cedar resist moisture and decay also keeps the bugs away – this natural preservative gets stronger with age. Natural...


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You might think that if you've settled on cedar for your building project, that the buying process will be simple from here on out. You know what you want--you just have to go down to the building supply store and pick it up, right? Not so fast, friend. There's actually a lot more to cedar than you might realize. So if you're a novice in the ways of this aromatic wood, here's a little bit of Cedar...


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So you’ve decided on western red cedar for your siding, shingles, or shakes project. Nice choice! Western red cedar is stable, produces its own preservative oil, and does a darn fine job insulating whatever it covers. It’s also free of resin, but this is the easy part, because unless you know how climate, grain, and type will play into your project, the easy will turn difficult. Here’s what to consider...


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So you want to use western red cedar for your building project, and you want to make sure you pick something that will stand the test of time. But where do you go from here? How do you decide among the many different grades of cedar decking, cedar siding, cedar shakes and shingles, and cedar paneling and trim? Because, unless you're a lumber professional, "mixed grain" sounds like a loaf of bread,...


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Cedar. Just saying the word is enough to conjure up a pleasant sigh--the aromatic scent of this wood is known throughout the world. But beyond just smelling good, the western red cedar AltruWood sells is also one of the most durable and good-looking wood choices around. AltruWood's cedar comes from the highest-quality Canadian fiber. Its tight growth rings make it durable, and its low density makes...


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Ahh...the look, the feel, and that spicy sweet smell of western red cedar. Native to the Pacific Northwest and western Canada, western red cedar has a uniform texture and straight grain which makes it a dimensionally stable softwood (right up there with Douglas fir). The tree produces its own preservative oil, helping to protect it from decay and bug damage. Western red cedar is a great insulator...


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