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Western Red Cedar Weatherboards

Western Red Cedar has unique, natural performance characteristics and exceptional beauty that brings warmth, character and longevity to homes and commercial buildings around the world. It is renowned for its naturally occurring resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage.

Its natural durability, dimensional stability and exceptional beauty enable greater design flexibility for a wide variety of Exterior and Interior uses.

Western Red Cedar is responsibly harvested in the publicly managed forests of British Columbia, Canada. JSC Timbers procurement policy ensures the import of sustainable Western Red Cedar through the PEFC scheme.

Please note the PEFC and SFI certificates provided are for JSC’s timber supplier. To ensure you receive timber that has gone through the valid chain of custody, please request to see this information on the invoices.

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Application/Purpose

JSC Timber Western Red Cedar weatherboards to manufacturer’s profile and to NZS 3617 or BRANZ Bulletin 411, grading to NZS 3631, species and durability to NZS 3602, table 2, reference 2A.1.

Requirements for wood-based building components to achieve a 15-year durability performance. Weatherboards in long lengths to suit specific weatherboard type and construction method.

Acceptable Solution is limited to the following types of Weatherboards:
- Horizontal bevel back
- Horizontal rebated bevel back
- Horizontal rusticated
- Vertical shiplap
- Vertical board and batten

JSC Timber also supplies Western Red Cedar for Roofing Shingles, Panelling, Mouldings, and Decking.

Benefits/Advantages

Appearance, durability, insulation value and dimensional stability are Western Red Cedars primary advantages as an exterior cladding.

Available in a wide range of standard and Architectural profiles, it is suitable for any variety of Architecture and is versatile enough to be used in residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Western Red Cedar is easily machined; as a result Architectural profiles are often produced to meet the exact specification of an Architect.

Composition

Unfinished cedar has richly textured grain with colours ranging from mellow ambers, reddish cinnamons and rich sienna browns. Its warm colouring is complimented by a uniform, fine-grained texture with a satin luster.

JSC Timber specifically developed the Cedar Shield system to responsibly manage and increase the performance of Western Red Cedar against the harsh New Zealand environment.

The JSC Cedar Shield In-line factory coating penetrates, to protect and enhance the colour and natural characteristics of cedar. It insures a consistent application for improved appearance and increased finish life and durability. It’s available in a wide range of environmentally popular timber colours.

Technical Properties

Density:
At 12%mc – 385kg/m3

Shrinkage:
Tangential – zero – 3.5%
(Green to 12% mc) Radial – zero – 2.0%

Durability:
Heartwood – Durable
Sapwood – Durable

Stability:
Green – Stable
At 12% mc – Very Stable

Installation and Maintenance Summary

Cedar Weatherboard Direct Fix and Cavity Fix details are available for download in .pdf, .dwg, .dwf, .dxf, and .mod formats - JSC Architect Library
(http://www.psp.co.nz/PSP-Library/PSP-JSC-Architect-Library/MenuId/279.aspx)

Certificates / Compliances and Relevant Standards
SFI
PEFC



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Company:JSC Timber
Address:102 Main Road
Kumeu
Auckland
New Zealand
Postal address:New Zealand
Telephone:09 412 2800
Fax:09 412 2801
Email:cedarspec@jsctimber.co.nz
Website:http://www.jsctimber.co.nz


  
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