How much is clear cedar?

Clear cedar ranges from $5 to $7 per linear foot. Clear cedar is graded to be nearly free of knots. Wood completely free of knots would be difficult to find and quite expensive. Clear cedar costs more than knotty cedar ($4 to $8 per linear foot), but the latter gives decks a more rustic look.

What is clear grade cedar?

Clear Cedar refers to A & Better Cedar and is free of almost all knots, but it isn’t 100% free of knots. If you want Cedar that’s 100% free of knots, which is difficult to find and costly, then you would need Clear Vertical Grain Cedar. Knotty or STK stands for Select Tight Knots.

What size boards does cedar come in?

Sizes from 2 x 4 (51 mm x 102 mm) up to 6 x 6 in. (152 mm x 152 mm) are generally available.

Why is Western Red Cedar so expensive?

You may have been surprised by the recent and/or impending price increases on Western Red Cedar lately. This has been caused by a large trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. that has been going on since the 80’s on all softwoods imported from Canada.

What is C and better cedar?

“C & better grade are of sound wood. The wood are clear or have only a few unimportant characteristics such as: medium stained sapwood , short splits, small pitch streaks and occasional small knots. Western Red Cedar C & better wood grade are high quality lumber for use where appearance is important.

Do bugs like cedar?

In a summary, bugs do not like Cedar because of its natural oil, chemical, and distinct smell that repel bugs from itself. Because of the chemicals and oils inside Cedar wood, insects and bugs repel or kill by, Suffocation.

Is white cedar better than red cedar?

The main differences between white cedar and red cedar are in terms of durability and strength. Red cedar is slightly stronger than white cedar fence. It’s less prone to knotting. Knotting is a serious issue in fencing.

What is #3 grade cedar?

Inland cedar is usually described as #3 or better grade in STK (select tight knot). Inland cedar’s lighter coloring and displays of character make this variety ideal for knotty ceilings, paneling, and flooring.

Do mice hate cedar?

Mice will chew through wood, including cedar. Barriers should be constructed of heavy materials such as sheet metal, concrete mortar or heavy gauge hardware cloth. Mice are not bothered by chemical scent repellants or strong smelling essential oils such as mint or cedar.

Does cedar keep rats away?

In the past, bedding for pet rats commonly contained cedar shavings, so clearly cedar wood doesn’t repel them. Rat owners consider the material toxic to rats because the aromatic hydrocarbons in the wood can damage the rats’ livers when the rodents inhale particles. That means the wood is only harmful, not repellent.