Western Red Cedar
Botanical Name
Overview
European Larch is a moderately durable softwoods grown throughout Europe. It’s heartwood ranges from yellow – medium reddish brown and is perfect for cladding applications.
Cladding, flooring and joinery
Certification
PEFC
Origin
Central Europe
Growing Temperature: −5 to 4 °C
Grade: Cladding Grade. Fresh Knots
Moisture content : Kiln Dried to 18-20%
Density: 575kg/m3
Janka Hardness: 740lbf
Shrinkage: Approx 5%
Colour: Heartwood ranges from yellow – medium reddish brown. Narrow sap band is nearly white.
Knots: Common, but usually small
Grain: Generally straight or spiralled
Texture: Medium to fine
Durability: Moderately Durable
Workability: Good with most hand and machine operations producing good results
Fun Fact: Although European larch is a conifer, it is deciduous, so loses its leaves in the autumn.
