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| − | 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. | + | 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. |
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white cedar; Chamaecyparis lawsoniana | white cedar; Chamaecyparis lawsoniana | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 166 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 166 | ||
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
| − | * | + | * West Coast Lumbermen's Association, Seattle, Wash.; air-dry weight = 29 pcf |
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Revision as of 14:18, 3 September 2020
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
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Density | 29 pcf |
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Resources and Citations
- 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
- West Coast Lumbermen's Association, Seattle, Wash.; air-dry weight = 29 pcf