Northern White Cedar is some of the most sought after wood on the planet.  Known for elegance and beauty, the wood is also durable and a great source of insulation.

On this page you will find helpful information and valuable links to answer all of your Cedar questions.   

Northern White Cedar

Cedar is considered one of the world's most highly prized wood species. With natural oils found in its heartwood, cedar is highly resistant to insects, decay, mold and mildew.  There is no comparison to the long-lasting value and beauty of white cedar wood products.

Found in only a handful of northern states, Northern White Cedar grows exceptionally well in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Northern White Cedar offers superior insulation characteristics compared to other wood types and is naturally air-dried for stability and strength.  Cedar is easy to install, reliable, and it is easy to maintain.  Northern White Cedar wood products will last for decades if maintained properly.  

Helpful Information and Links:

For an easy tool to measure Board Feet, click here:

• Board Foot Calculator

Native Range - Northern White Cedar

• Range Map 

Northern White versus Western Red

If you have worked with both, you will know that Northern White Cedar offers vibrant light colors versus the darkness of Western Red.  The bottom line is this - Northern White Cedar will brighten a room where as Western Red will make a room darker.

• White versus Red Cedar  (to save time, right click and OPEN the document in a NEW window)

Paneling - Tongue and Groove Specifications

• Paneling Specs

Why Northern White Cedar?

• Common Characteristics  (to save time, right click and OPEN the document in a NEW window)

Cabin Log Specifications

• Cabin Log Specs

Cabin Log Estimator

• Cabin Log Estimator