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Review species descriptions, uses and available figures. Ask Randy about grades, sizes and pricing.

All species

  • western red cedar

    Lightweight cedar for siding, decking, fencing and finish work.

    CedarPacific Northwest

  • inland red cedar

    Cedar with small, tight knots and a light color for indoor and outdoor work.

    CedarRocky Mountains

  • port orford cedar

    Pale, fine-grained cedar used for boats, doors, decking and finish work.

    CedarSouthern Oregon and Northern California coast

  • incense cedar

    Straight-grained, aromatic cedar for fencing, siding and manufactured products.

    CedarSouthern Oregon and Northern California

  • alaskan yellow cedar

    Fine-grained yellow cedar for decking, boatbuilding and outdoor woodwork.

    CedarCoastal Washington, British Columbia and Alaska

  • douglas fir

    Douglas fir for dimensional lumber, large timbers, vertical-grain finish stock and finished stock for boat manufacturing.

    FirWestern United States

  • sugi

    Japanese cedar for fencing, pattern stock and dimensional lumber. Container loads only.

    SoftwoodJapan

  • Other species

    For Pacific Madrone or another species, include the grade, sizes and quantity in your quote request.

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western red cedar

Lightweight cedar for siding, decking, fencing and finish work.

Western red cedar privacy fence installed among pine trees
Finished western red cedar fence with vertical boards
Bundled lengths of western red cedar in a lumber warehouse
Stacks of clear western red cedar boards beside a forklift

Western red cedar is light, easy to work and known for its low shrinkage. Its color ranges from amber to reddish and dark brown. Natural decay resistance makes it a common choice for outdoor use.

It works well for siding, fencing, decking and paneling, as well as doors, windows and other millwork. Ask about clear or knotty grades, rough-sawn or surfaced boards, green or kiln-dried lumber, and flat or vertical grain.

Common uses

  • Siding
  • Decking
  • Fencing
  • Molding
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Posts & Beams
  • Paneling
  • Saunas

Grades & forms

Ask about R-list clears, A&BTR-VG through D&BTR clear grades, factory flitch, shop grades, finger-joint blocks, cutstock, pattern stock, balusters, tongue-and-groove paneling and round columns.

inland red cedar

Cedar with small, tight knots and a light color for indoor and outdoor work.

Face of stacked inland red cedar boards showing tight knots
End grain of bundled inland red cedar boards in a snowy lumber yard
Stacked inland red cedar boards viewed from one corner
Bundled inland red cedar boards with a mill grade tag

Inland red cedar comes from the interior Northwest, including Idaho, Montana and parts of western Canada. It tends to have small, tight knots and a light, creamy-brown color.

It is used for siding, fencing and decking, along with boxes, shakes, shingles and exterior molding.

Common uses

  • Boxes
  • Caskets
  • Exterior Moldings
  • Shakes
  • Shingles
  • Shipbuilding
  • Siding
  • Fencing
  • Decking

port orford cedar

Pale, fine-grained cedar used for boats, doors, decking and finish work.

Port Orford cedar boards stacked on a mill sorting line
Fresh Port Orford cedar boards on mill equipment
Squared Port Orford cedar stock at the mill
Wide Port Orford cedar boards marked for grading

Also called Oregon cypress or Pacific white cypress, Port Orford cedar is light in color with a fine, straight grain. It combines strength with workability and is used for boatbuilding, decking and interior finish work.

Other uses include doors, musical instruments, carving and fencing.

Common uses

  • Venetian Blinds
  • Doors
  • Interior Finish Work
  • Hope Chests
  • Deck Planking
  • Musical Instruments
  • Boats
  • Woodcarving
  • Fencing

incense cedar

Straight-grained, aromatic cedar for fencing, siding and manufactured products.

Rough-sawn incense cedar timbers on a mill cart
End grain of stacked incense cedar timbers in a mill
Long incense cedar timbers showing natural character marks
Stack of incense cedar timbers with visible knots and character

Incense cedar grows in Southern Oregon and Northern California and is also known as California white cedar. The wood is reddish brown with pale sapwood and a straight, even grain.

You may recognize its spicy scent from a freshly sharpened pencil. Along with pencil stock, it is used for fencing, siding, sheathing, blinds and chests.

Common uses

  • Pencils
  • Venetian Blinds
  • Fencing
  • Construction Lumber
  • Sheathing
  • Siding
  • Chests

alaskan yellow cedar

Fine-grained yellow cedar for decking, boatbuilding and outdoor woodwork.

Alaskan yellow cedar logs stacked in a mill yard
Freshly sawn Alaskan yellow cedar dimensional lumber
Stack of pale Alaskan yellow cedar boards in a sawmill
Alaskan yellow cedar boards on a mill sorting table

Alaskan yellow cedar is a slow-growing coastal wood with close growth rings and a pale, even color. It is valued for its stability and natural resistance to decay.

Common uses include decking, doors, ceiling paneling and boatbuilding, as well as pergolas, gazebos and outdoor furniture.

Common uses

  • Floors
  • Doors
  • Decks
  • Ceiling Paneling
  • Woodworking
  • Millwork
  • Pergolas
  • Gazebos
  • Boat Building
  • Windows
  • Outdoor Furniture

douglas fir

Douglas fir for dimensional lumber, large timbers, vertical-grain finish stock and finished stock for boat manufacturing.

Large Douglas fir timbers loaded on trailers in a snowy yard
Clear vertical-grain Douglas fir boards laid out in a mill
Bundled rough-sawn Douglas fir timbers
Tall stacks of square Douglas fir timbers inside a mill

Douglas fir is a western softwood used for framing, heavy timbers, pilings and finish work. Its strength makes it a common choice for structural lumber.

We source Douglas fir from 1-inch vertical-grain finish stock to large timbers, including finished stock for boat manufacturing. For long-length orders, including timbers up to 85 feet, call us to check what the mills can supply.

Common uses

  • Dimensional Lumber
  • Timbers
  • Pilings
  • Plywood
  • Treated Supports
  • Marine Applications

sugi

Japanese cedar for fencing, pattern stock and dimensional lumber. Container loads only.

Sugi wood grain with warm brown heartwood and pale sapwood
Japanese cedar plank with reddish heartwood and cream-colored sapwood

Wood photos: Paul venter / Wikimedia Commons. Photo 1 · Photo 2 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Displayed cropped. Material examples, not ODL inventory.

Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), commonly called Japanese cedar, is a lightweight softwood with pronounced grain and warm color variation. It is used for fencing and exterior appearance work, as well as siding and interior paneling.

For fencing, ask about flat-top or dog-ear boards. Pattern stock options include tongue-and-groove, bevel and shiplap profiles. For dimensional lumber, include the thickness, width and lengths you need in your quote request.

Common uses

  • Fencing
  • Pattern Stock
  • Dimensional Lumber
  • Siding
  • Paneling

Grades & forms

Container loads only. Ask about available sizes, lengths, grades, finishes and profiles. We’ll confirm the specifications for your order.

Board footage calculator

One board foot is 144 cubic inches: thickness × width in inches, times total lineal feet, divided by 12. Enter a length and piece count, or use the total lineal footage you already have.

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