Incense cedar does not grow in flat sprays like Western red and Port Orford cedar – it appears to have wild branches that turn in different directions – a wild hair-do of sorts. Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by Thomas Wick, Apr 19, 2007. Alaska, Port Orford and western Cedar are found predominately along North America's northwestern coastline. Port-Orford cedar; Alaska cedar; Eastern redcedar; Incense cedar; Western red cedar; Major Characteristics of the Cedars . Heartwood varies from dark reddish brown to a pinkish color and has excellent weather-resistant properties. Alaskan Yellow Cedar: Full Scribe: $55-$75: $65-85: $50-$60: Post & Beam: $45-$65: $45-$75: $40-$55: Timber Frame : $55-$75: N/A: $40-$55 *The above costs are an estimated average and … The main difference between Port Orford Cedar and Western Red Cedar is the blonde coloration that it portrays. White Meranti. The cones look like a duckbill with a tongue sticking out or a trident. Port Orford Cedar is limited in supply and availability. Western Red Cedar. These small leaves are persistent, decussate, less than 1/2 inch and can be prickly on some species. White Oak. Western Red Cedar. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Incense cedar is very fragrant and makes a beautiful smelling infused oil and incense. Port Orford Cedar vs Western Red Cedar? This helps to prevent the deck from scratching and denting like a lot of other decking materials. We custom mill to customer specs and produce lumber from select tight knot (STK) to vertical grain clears (VGC). The main difference between Port Orford Cedar and Western Red Cedar is the blonde coloration that it portrays. For those that do not know Port Orford cedar is closely related to Alaskan yellow cedar. It is non-resinous and has a strong spicy scent. Cedars have very typical "scale-like" leaves that can grow on flattened sprays or all around the twig. Port Orford Cedar is significantly more dense and harder than western red cedar. The northern white cedar (Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.) is found in throughout northeast Canada, both along the coast and inland. Yellow-Poplar. … Yellow cedar is stronger and has a harder surface; but it is prone to shrinkage move­ment, so it is best purchased kiln-dried. Yellow Meranti. Your email address will not be published. Once you find the source, replace it or de-rust it and keep an eye on it. Doesn’t not absorb water or moisture. This member of the cypress family grows from southern Alaska through northern California and in the Rocky Mountains. In Alaska there is alaska or yellow cedar (really a cypress) and is an excellent boatbuilding wood and getting hard to obtain. The trees may grow 200' tall with trunk diameters of 10'. In Oregon there is Port Orford cedar which used to be used for arrow shafts and caskets. We serve the community of Curry County including the … White Pine. Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 19,133 Likes: 474, Points: 93, Legacy Rep: 3967 Location: Eustis, FL PAR Yacht Designer/Builder. Likewise, if more character (striping) and a knotty grade is your goal, Inland Cedar will be your best option. The tree's leaves grow laterally off main shoots in flat scaly configurations. Western red cedar is relatively soft and easily dented, but dimensionally stable. Metcalf Sawmill products features Port Orford Cedar along with maple, myrtlewood, and redwood. Super strong, resistant to bugs, rot and fungus and it smells awesome too. Port Orford Cedar 4×4 8′ rough 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ Kiln Dried, Appearance, #2 & better exposed grade. Western Red Cedar is the largest and most abundant of all cedars in managed forests. The aromatic cedar I remember was referred to as Tennessee red cedar, used for cedar chests. Grow on flattened sprays or all around the twig stronger and has a strong spicy scent Orford cedar closely! 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