- High-quality cedar naturally resists weather, insects and decay
- Superior absorption for painting and staining
- Lightweight and easy to saw - great for outdoor building projects
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Product Overview
Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. Cedar boards are versatile, and just plain attractive to look at. Cedar is renowned for its appearance, stability, durability, and weather resistance. Ideal for a variety of applications and outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements. Cedars natural oils and preservatives fight off weather, bugs, fungi and algae; and if desired, allow excellent absorption stains and paint. Tannish brown in color, the grain pattern is tight with few knots.
- Each piece of this lumber meets the highest quality grading standards for strength and appearance
- Accepts stain or paint readily
- Dimensional stability; minimal tendency to warp, shrink, swell, cup, or twist
- Naturally weather, decay, and insect resistant
- Excellent workability: light weight; easy to nail, saw, trim or cut
- Wood's oils are naturally resistant to decay and insects
- For interior and exterior applications
- Excellent workability
- Kiln dried
- Note: product may vary by store
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Specifications
Dimensions
Actual Product Length (ft.)
8
Actual Product Thickness (in.)
0.625
Actual Product Width (in.)
5.5
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
4
Nominal Product Length (ft.)
8
Nominal Product Thickness (in.)
1
Nominal Product Width (in.)
5.5
Details
Appearance Board Type
Softwood Boards
Board Joint Type
Square Edge
Fastener recommendation
Nail or screws
Features
No Additional Features
Finish Type
Unfinished
Lumber Grade
S1S2E
Material
Wood
Moisture content
Kiln Dried
Number Of Boards Per Pack
1
Texture
Granulated
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
N/A
Questions & Answers
18Questions43Answers
What type of cedar is this?
Asked by Adam September 20, 20202
AnswersWestern Red.
Is this "Red" cedar or "white" Cedar? There's a big difference in hardness. Thanks
Asked by Dusty January 6, 20204
AnswersRED
I am wanting to do horizontal railing as opposed to standard vertical balusters - Would this be a...
Asked by Larry December 17, 20184
AnswersWould look really cool as a horizontal railing. The grain is amazing
How much does it weigh? for shipping purposes.
Asked by Mia April 25, 20185
AnswersYes 3-5 pounds
The description now says the actual thickness is 5/8". Are you selling us twelve-dollar fence pic...
Asked by Drummy August 29, 20175
AnswersI measured mine, it is 5/8 inch, I think if you want the 3/4 inch thick board you need to be looking at 1 inch thickness boards.
is it board a full 6 inch wide?
Asked by tdavtx May 4, 20175
Answers5.5" actual
Would this wood be suitable as fencing?
Asked by Pattieo April 19, 20175
AnswersI don’t think you’d want to use it for fencing. You definitely could but way to cool of a board to use on a fence. Unless that’s what you’re going for
Could this board be used as Cedar Siding? I am looking to replace the old cracked and broken ceda...
Asked by Cedarman January 12, 20174
Answersyes it could but why not use siding
Can you cut this into 4 two foot pieces at the store?
Asked by DianeB September 3, 20164
Answersyes
Is this product rough sawn or smooth? Will be used for shutter slats, but don't want a rustic look.
Asked by JW August 16, 20165
AnswersOne side is rough and one side is sanded smooth. Just make sure to look at the side you want showing to get the look you want.
Customer Reviews
Oct 11, 2019
Needed to make a plank to make the back of a display case I was making, all in cedar. It cleaned...
Needed to make a plank to make the back of a display case I was making, all in cedar. It cleaned up nicely, but tended to splinter a bit while squaring it up. Also the color was very light compared to the pictured board on this site. It worked very well for the purpose I needed.
by txgent10
Dec 5, 2018
Took a while to find decent boards in the store. 70 percent weren't usable for my project. Produc...
Took a while to find decent boards in the store. 70 percent weren't usable for my project. Product is thinner than other cedar I had purchased in the past, and only finished on one side.
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