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What is “Shingle Wood”?

Last updated on October 17, 2011 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Looking to add a rustic feel to your house or cabin? Look no further than Shingle wood. McIlvain hardwood lumber supplier offers Western Red Cedar, which is known by the nickname Shingle Wood. Western Red Cedar is a tree native to the western coast of the United States. This wood is renowned for its straight elongated grain and durable strength, properties that make it very useful for shingles. Do not be fooled, this is not a one-job wood. Western Red Cedar also works well as exterior siding and trim and outdoor woodwork. Plus, you can bring it inside and use it to make interior millwork, trim or furniture.

Western Red Cedar is among the strongest of the softwood species, and it is known for its durability. However, it is not truly a cedar. It is actually a member of the cypress family but is called a cedar because of the remarkable amount of similarities. Western Red Cedar has been used for generations to build quality outdoor woodwork that will stay strong even when in constant contact with the ground. Other woods will decay in harsh weather conditions but Western Red Cedar is perfect for fences and exterior home use. Because of this popularity, the Western Red Cedar once faced increasingly low numbers; however, sustainable forestry has now brought the replanting rate up 5 to 1. Sustainable forestry now assures us that this valuable wood will be available for years to come.

This versatile member of the hardwood lumber community is available at McIlvain lumber. McIlvain is a hardwood lumber supplier with a deep history in the United States and a heart for sustainable forestry. When you are looking for wholesale orders of shingle wood, genuine mahogany lumber or any other kind of wood for your next project look no further than J. Gibson McIlvain, a wholesale lumber supplier which ships exotic and domestic woods throughout the United States.

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