--- title: "White cedar | Sidex" url: https://www.groupesidex.com/en/white-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 --- # White Cedar Siding ## All about White Cedar As a cedar specialist, we offer two types of cedar: Western Red Cedar and Eastern White Cedar. White cedar is characterized by its rot-proof and insect-repellent properties, making it a durable and reliable material. It also has an ecological advantage over red cedar, since it is sourced more locally, notably in Quebec and the Maritimes. Its lighter shade, with less variation, is another distinctive feature. See below for more information. Request a quote [See all projects](https://www.groupesidex.com/en/projects/) ![sidex siding wood species white cedar](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-bois-essence-cedre-blanc-768x768.jpg) ### Provenance SIDEX white cedar siding is proudly sourced in Eastern Canada (Quebec and the Maritimes) 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 Because its color is more uniform than that of red cedar, an opaque finish is more suitable. All types of finish can therefore be applied to white cedar. The frequency of maintenance, i.e. the minimum number of years before a new coat of stain is added, and the visibility of the wood grain will guide your decision as to the ideal finish for your project. ### Advantages and disadvantages White cedar is chosen primarily for its ecological credentials. Because it's sourced in Eastern Canada, it has far fewer miles to travel than red cedar, which comes from Western Canada, before being processed and installed. Its high stability and resistance to decay make it the cladding of choice. However, due to the natural characteristics of the tree itself (diameter and geometry), it offers fewer possibilities in terms of widths and lengths (ratios) than red cedar. The choice of models and widths is therefore more limited than with other species. ### 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. 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