Mostly due to shipping costs, white cedar is a lower priced alternative for customers "in the east". Western Red Cedar is a wonderful species, with a very straight grain. The wood is light weight (24 lbs per cu ft or 385 kg/cu m) and has little shrinkage. Red Cedar has very high natural decay resistance and a characteristic odor that is famous around the world. Eastern White Cedar is a close relative of Western red cedar, genetically speaking.

Although the U.S. Public Health Service issued a report in 1993 stating there is no health reason not to use amalgam (silver fillings), more patients today are requesting "white" or tooth-colored composite fillings. We recommend tooth-colored or white fillings because they "bond" to the tooth structure and therefore help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. White fillings tend to be less sensitive to temperature, plus we think they look better. See similar questions...

No. We now offer a Mixed Membership (1 White Wine and 1 Red Wine) as well as a Red Wine Membership (2 Different Red Wines). Prices do vary with each membership. See similar questions...

A.) RED DOGS HAVE RED/LIVER COLOR PIGMENT. Red dogs do not have BLACK pigment. It is just that simple! If the puppy or dog has a red/liver nose, eye liner, an all together there pigment is red/liver colored than the puppy is considered RED. If a puppy has a black nose and appears red as a puppy, the color WILL change and that IS NOT a red puppy. Many breeders do not understand or know the difference. So be very aware as a buyer if you are looking for a red puppy. A. See similar questions...

Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that act as a wood preservative to resist insect attack and decay. It exhibits high dimensional stability and contains no pitch. Properly pre-treated, installed, and maintained Western Red Cedar siding can enhance a home's exterior for 50-70 years. See similar questions...

Western Red Cedar is an attractive timber but it also has an unrivalled reputation for durability. It is ideal for use in the construction of sheds and other garden buildings. The superior qualities of Western Red Cedar are summed up in this extract from the grading rules published by The Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau: The largest and finest of the cedars produced anywhere in the world, the Western red cedar is famed for its extraordinary durability and resistance to decay. See similar questions...

Aside from the natural beauty and warm colors of Western Red Cedar that cannot be duplicated using any other wood, cedar has exceptional dimensional stability (resists cracking and warping), it has a superior thermal co-efficient than almost any other wood (cool to sit on even on a hot day), and it is very strong (80% the strength of oak!). See similar questions...

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association makes up to date product and environmental information available at www.wrcla.org See similar questions...

The rule of thumb: white wine with chicken or fish, red with meat,doesn't take into account a meal's layers of flavors or the distinctive flavor differences among red and white wines. Some wine experts say the right wine is a matter of personal preference. People have differnet taste buds. See similar questions...

Although the U.S. Public Health Service issued a report in 1993 stating there is no health reason not to use amalgam (silver fillings), more patients today are requesting "white" or tooth-colored composite fillings. We also prefer tooth-colored fillings because they "bond" to the tooth structure and therefore help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. "White" fillings are usually less sensitive to temperature, and they also look better. See similar questions...

Yellow cedar is about 15% stronger than red cedar, lasts longer in the ground, holds nails better and is more bug resistant. It is also more difficult to stain because of its tight grain and oil content. Red cedar is a much more porous wood and accepts a greater variety of stains. Red cedar also has less of a tendency to warp than yellow cedar. The cost is about the same for both in smaller dimensions, but yellow cedar timbers are considerably more expensive than red. See similar questions...

Although cedar is a natural durable species, leaving it untreated is not recommended because a finish or protective coating will greatly increase it's service life. Cedar is free of pitch and with its high degree of dimensional stability, it is the best of the softwoods for accepting paints, stains, oils and other coatings. Lakeside Lumber recommends an initial coat of high quality oil based primer on all four sides of the siding, followed by two coats of high quality 100% acrylic latex paint. See similar questions...

Maintenance of cedar decking depends on the type of stain applied. The darker the pigment, the longer mainentance can be delayed. In case of clear stains, maintenance should be yearly. In the case of darker semi-transparent stains, maintenance may occur every 2 years, depending on exposure to the elements. Western Red Cedar should be preservative treated if intended for use in applications where it comes in contact with the ground. See similar questions...

Use of galvanized roofing nails or staples is acceptable. Typical staples are 1.25" and should be applied with the crown parallel to the eave. Roofing nails should enter at least ?" into the roof sheathing. See similar questions...

No part of our Northern White Cedar is wasted. After cutting, logs first pass through our state-of-the-art sawmill, which has been designed specifically to handle Northern White Cedar. Each log is cut into a "cant," a rough-sawn square timber consisting only of cedar's jewel -- its heartwood. Since Ward only supplies the heartwood of cedar logs, pressure treatment is not required — cedar is preferred in place of pressure-treated lumber in many areas. See similar questions...

The initial step is milling, where each log is cut into a "cant" a rough-sawn square timber consisting only of cedar's jewel — its heartwood. Air-drying ensures a more stable log that is less likely to warp, twist, crack or check(small cracks 1/8" or less) and then, once properly dried, planing gives each side its unique profile. When your home plans are finalized, each log undergoes final cutting and quality inspection. See similar questions...