FAQ

Feature
Import Cedar
Western Red Cedar
Comparison
Termite & Decay
Resistance
Highly termite and
decay resistant.
Highly termite and
decay resistant.
Both possess excellent
natural resistance to
termites and decay.
Durability & Strength
Naturally durable and
strong.
Naturally durable and
strong.
Both possess excellent
strength and durability.
Appearance
Warm, light grain with
reddish hue. Import
Cedar has a beautiful
grain pattern and well-
spaced knots.
Warm, reddish tones
with a beautiful grain
pattern and well-
spaced knots.
Both possess excellent
appearance especially
when a proper stain or
sealant is applied
(recommended for
best long term
performance).
Weathering
Characteristics
Weathers to a soft
dove gray over time.
This process can be
lessened, if desired, by
applying a proper stain
or sealant.
Weathers to a silver-
gray patina over time.
This process can be
lessened, if desired, by
applying a proper stain
or sealant.
Both possess similar
weathering
characteristics.
Paint or stain
acceptance
Accepts a wide range
of stains and other
coatings.
Accepts a wide range
of stains and other
coatings.
Both accept paints and
stains very well.
Species
Scientific name:
Cunninghamia
lanceolate. Member of
the same taxonomic
family, Cupressaceae,
as cypress, western red
cedar, and redwood.
Native to China,
Taiwan, and Northern
Vietnam.
Scientific name: Thuja
plicata. Also a member
of the taxonomic family
Cupressaceae. Native
to Northwestern US
and Southwestern
Canada.
Both are members of
the Cupressaceae
family.