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Cedar shakes are known amongst home builders for their rustic, yet timeless appeal. For centuries, this material has featured prominently on homes. Why does cedar make such great roofing and siding? Here are our top reasons we’re loving cedar shakes this month, and every month. (more...)


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The Pacific Northwest isn't a stranger to relentless spring showers but the task of preparing your yard for the rainy season can be daunting. If you’re worried about protecting your western red cedar deck from spring showers, we can help. AltruWood  delivers the protective and aesthetic perks of your options. Au Natural It’s important to note that staining cedar decking isn't necessary. If you prefer...


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It’s time to re-roof your house, and you’ve got a lot of things on your mind. How do I want my new roof to look? How long is this roof going to last? And, for the ecologically concerned homeowner, how do I make sure my new roof is an environmentally responsible choice? It turns out, one of AltruWood’s most popular and diversely-used products, Western Red Cedar, is available in roof shakes...


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Reclaimed cedar is a durable and doable alternative to FSC® certified wood. Reclaimed cedar is usually salvaged from old buildings and 100-year-old industrial complexes. But did you know that reclaimed cedar can come from old bridge timbers and logging roads? When old wood bridges are in need of a fix, their timbers are replaced with concrete beams. And although the bridge has been made over, the old timbers...


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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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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 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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