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Description
A lightweight, strong-smelling wood obtained from a large cedar tree Chamaecyparis lawsoniana native to the Pacific coasts of California and Oregon. First lumbered in 1854, the yellowish wood has a fine texture and is strong. It is used for millwork, plywood, flooring, interior finish, and storage chests.
Synonyms and Related Terms
white cedar; Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
| Density | 29 pcf |
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Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 166
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- External source or communication Comment: West Coast Lumbermen's Association, Seattle, Wash.; air-dry weight = 29 pcf