Alaska Yellow Cedar
Nootka Cypress / Chamaecyparis / Cupressus nootkatensis
Alaskan Yellow Cedar offers a fine, uniform texture with impressive natural durability. It is denser than Western Red Cedar, giving it extra strength and resilience.
Advantages
High natural durability:
It has good decay resistance and stability in exterior environments.Excellent paint substrate:
It holds paint well, making it a favourable choice for painted joinery where a smooth, stable substrate is key.Refined appearance:
It takes fine machining and finishing well, providing a refined face for architectural joinery.
Considerations
More expensive than standard pine or cedar.
In very exposed environments, maintenance and detailing remain critical to preserve performance.