Alaskan yellow cedar has the same ability to resist mold insects and decay as traditional cedar as the oils and tannins protect the wood as they are released over time.
Alaskan yellow cedar roof.
Due to its straight grain and yellow colour yellow cedar wood is very valuable commercially.
Just like eastern white cedar alaskan yellow cedar is part of the cypress family contrary to what its name might suggest.
In fact boat builders have chosen ayc for centuries because of its exceptional resistance to weather elements.
Certigrade yellow cedar shingles yellow cedar also known as alaskan yellow cedar or western cypress is popular due to its unique properties and appearance.
Yellow cedar which has a uniform pale yellow color when new will weather to a light silver gray patina and is heavier and more dense than western red cedar.
It is used extensively for paddles boat building as well as.
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Because of its unique and innate characteristics alaskan yellow cedar is commonly used to make shingles shakes and siding.
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