Join Robbie and Baker as they explore the versatility of Western Red Cedar. Sustainably sourced in North America, Western Red Cedar is durable, sustainable, renewable, and naturally weather resistant.
The variation in color and grain patterns of Western Red Cedar gives it versatility in any setting. The refined grain and natural warm tones of this species elevates interiors, transform ceilings. It also lasts for decades when used as exterior cladding.
An Iconic Restaurant Refined: The French Laundry
Architect Snohetta reimagined chef Thomas Keller’s iconic restaurant, The French Laundry, using Delta’s Mixed Grain Western Red Cedar to bring the transformation to light.
Responsible Sourcing
Western Red Cedar is sourced from the carefully managed forests of British Columbia, protected by generations of sustainable practices.
Vertical Grain vs Mixed Grain Western Red Cedar
The way cedar is sawn from the log, whether vertical grain or mixed grain, greatly influences its appearance and offers designers and builders distinct options to suit their needs.
Vertical Grain cedar is sawn so that the growth rings run perpendicular to the face of the board. The uniform pattern gives a sleek and polished aesthetic, making it ideal for projects where a sophisticated and orderly wood texture is desired. Locust Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee features vertical grain Western Red Cedar on ceilings, soffits, and the exterior.
Mixed Grain cedar blends both flat and vertical grain cuts, offering more variation and open cathedral wood grain patterns. This grade highlights the organic nature of the material, chosen for its richness and authentic expression of wood’s natural beauty. Mixed Grain cedar was used to create one of Delta’s newest finishes, Blackfoot.
To learn more about this beautiful and versatile material, visit RealCedar.com.
Delta Millworks is a proud member of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
