Question 1

What Western Red Cedar grades does Cedarline stock for fencing vs. furniture or appearance work?

Accepted Answer

For appearance and specialty applications (siding, trim, furniture, picture frames), Cedarline supplies Clear and Select grade cedar with tight grain and minimal knots. For fencing and general construction, #2Btr NH and Utility grades offer excellent value while retaining Western Red Cedar's natural rot and insect resistance.

Question 2

What finishes are available on Cedarline lumber?

Accepted Answer

Standard finishes are S4S (surfaced four sides — smooth on all faces), Rougher Head (a lightly textured surface popular for siding and rustic applications), and S1S2E (surfaced one side and two edges). Each finish is milled to consistent dimensions with controlled moisture content.

Question 3

What sizes and dimensions does Cedarline produce?

Accepted Answer

We mill standard dimension lumber and timbers in common cedar sizes for boards, fencing components, and structural timbers. Exact stocked sizes vary by grade — contact us with your dimension, grade, and quantity for confirmed availability and lead time.

Question 4

What is the difference between mill-direct and retail cedar lumber pricing?

Accepted Answer

Buying mill-direct from Cedarline means one processor handles the material from log to finished lumber, without a distributor tier added on top. This typically improves per-unit pricing, tightens lead times, and lets buyers dial in grade, finish, and moisture spec. Request a quote for current pricing on your target grade, dimension, and volume.

Question 5

Does Cedarline sell to individual homeowners?

Accepted Answer

Cedarline supplies wood yards, distributors, wholesalers, and contractors — orders are typically volume-based. Homeowners are best served through a local lumber yard that stocks Cedarline material, or through our affiliated brand Borders Fence Co. for installed fencing in the Lower Mainland.

Question 6

Is Western Red Cedar naturally rot-resistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Red Cedar contains natural oils (thujaplicins) that resist decay, insects, and moisture, which is why it's a preferred species for outdoor applications like fencing, siding, decking, and saunas without requiring chemical pressure treatment.

Grade	Typical Use	Common Finish	Pricing
Clear	Siding, trim, appearance-grade specialty work, picture frames	S4S, S1S2E	Contact for quote
Select	High-appearance siding, decking, furniture components	S4S, Rougher Head	Contact for quote
#2Btr NH	Fencing components, general construction, exterior boards	S4S, Rougher Head	Contact for quote
Utility	Fencing, rough framing, agricultural, cost-sensitive builds	Rougher Head, S4S	Contact for quote

Finish	Description	Best For
S4S	Surfaced four sides — smooth on all faces and edges	Trim, appearance boards, finished carpentry
Rougher Head	Lightly textured saw finish that holds stain well	Siding, fencing, rustic exterior work
S1S2E	Surfaced one side and two edges; one rougher face	Mixed-face applications where one side shows

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