| Common Name |
|
Western Red Cedar |
| Species |
|
Thuja Plicata |
| Acoustic Properties |
|
Cedar tends to dampen sound transmission |
| Density (12% mc) |
|
380kg/m3 |
| Specific Gravity (12% mc) |
|
0.35 |
| Durability |
|
Durable species |
| Fasteners |
|
Corrosion resistant only (aluminium, hot-dipped galvanized, stainless steel). |
| Finishing |
|
Paints, stains, varnishes, oils and waxes all work well. |
| Flame Spreading Rating |
|
69 (Class II) |
| Smoke Developed Classification |
|
98 |
| Thermal Conductivity @ 12% mc |
|
=0.1067285 watt per metre kelvin |
| R Value |
|
34mm of thickness |
| Stability |
|
Cedar is the most stable softwood species |
| Workability |
|
Easy to cut, saw, nail and glue |
| MOE (Modulus of Elasticity) |
|
8.3GPa |
| MOR (Modulus of Rupture) |
|
54MPa |
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