--- title: "Red cedar | Sidex" url: https://www.groupesidex.com/en/red-cedar/ lang: en-CA publisher: "Groupe Sidex" publisher_type: HomeAndConstructionBusiness, Organization publisher_url: https://www.groupesidex.com publisher_address: "90 Rue Pomerleau, Magog, QC, J1X 5T5, CA" publisher_phone: "+1 819-843-6286" publisher_email: info@groupesidex.com --- # Red Cedar ## All about red cedar As cedar specialists, we offer two types of cedar: Western Red Cedar and Eastern White Cedar. Red cedar is characterized by its rot-proof and insect-repellent properties, making it a durable and reliable material. It also has a dimensional advantage, with planks that are often longer and wider than those of white cedar. Its rich, warm colors are also very popular. See below for more information. Request a quote [See all projects](https://www.groupesidex.com/en/projects/) ![sidex siding wood species red cedar](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-bois-essence-cedre-rouge-768x768.jpg) ### Provenance SIDEX red cedar siding is proudly sourced in Western Canada (mainly in British Columbia) and processed at our Magog plant. ### Grade: knotty or clear? Two criteria will guide your decision. First, visually, clear cedar siding offers a much cleaner, more modern look than knotty cedar siding. However, its cost is much higher, as each plank is meticulously selected. Your budget may therefore have an impact on your decision. ### Uses Red cedar siding offers an incomparable look to any architecture. It is often chosen for the natural richness of its coloring, which varies from plank to plank. In order to appreciate its advantages, it is more commonly used with a semi-transparent finish. More regular maintenance is therefore necessary to keep the finish and the protection it offers intact. ### Main advantages Compared with white cedar, it offers more possibilities in terms of board widths and lengths, since its trees are naturally larger. Red cedar siding is therefore available in several models (declining, chic, v-joint) in widths of 4'', 6'' and 8''. Other formats are available by special order. ### What you need to know about cedar Cedars offer many advantages if you're looking for durable quality that easily stands the test of time. Because they are rot-resistant and insect-repellent, they are more resistant to weather and environmental threats. Cedars are also more physically stable, making them less likely to warp or crack over time. Variations in humidity and outside temperature cause what's known as dimensional variation in wood, causing it to expand and shrink slightly with the seasons. The composition of cedar planks ensures that this dimensional variation is kept to a minimum. The tannins that give cedar siding these interesting advantages are, however, the same ones that need to be controlled during finishing to limit their counterparts. That's why SIDEX products are processed in a controlled environment from start to finish, and why our company has developed this expertise over the last 19 years. ![animation project siding 02](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/animation-realisation-revetement-02.gif) ProjectsGet inspired by our projects SIDEX siding products can completely transform the appearance of your home. With modern, elegant designs, these claddings add a touch of sophistication and style to your property. 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