Western Red Cedar. Distinctive Designs. Version 12 March 12

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1 Western Red Cedar Distinctive Designs Version 12 March 12

2 Presentation Overview Introduction Association Western Red Cedar s Heritage Environmental Management & Certification Western Red Cedar Characteristics Product Grades & Sizes Western Red Cedar Around the World Installation, Finishing & Maintenance Reference Materials and Sources

3 Introduction Western Red Cedar Export Association Non profit trade association, established in 2001 WRCEA members consist of 12 primary members and more than 50 in-market associate members in 12 countries. Responsible for approximately 70% of all WRC shipments outside North America. Purpose: Increase market awareness for WRC through education, technical expertise and promotion. Technical and promotional resource for architects, builders, manufacturers.

4 Introduction Real Cedar Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) Trees reach heights of meters with diameters of 2.4 meters (approximately 450m3) Largest Cedar tree in Canada, located in Pacific Rim Park is 55.5 meters tall with a circumference of 18.3 meters Tree of Life is what the first nations of the Pacific Northwest called the stately Western Red Cedar. Its legendary durability made Cedar nature s gift for building ocean-going canoes, post-and-beam houses, ceremonial dance masks and ancestral totem poles, many of which have withstood centuries of weathering. Today its natural beauty brings warmth, character and longevity to homes & offices, and its supreme versatility as a building material has made it the enduring choice of discerning architects and builders around the world.

5 The Tree of Life Haida Monster House (photo 1873)

6 The Tree of Life Cedar Totem Pole (nearly 200 years old)

7 The Tree of Life Cedar continues to play a key cultural role

8 Growing Region

9 Growing Region Two Growth Areas: West Coast of Canada. Some in southern Alaska and US Pacific Northwest BC Interior Wet Belt. Some in Idaho; Montana & Washington

10 Standing Volume Total standing timber volume is estimated at 750 million m3 (80% of this volume is in the coastal region). WRC represents 20% of inventory on the coast and 2% in the interior. In terms of total harvest, the proportion of cedar has remained constant over the last 30 years

11 Renewable Resource Forests of BC cover 60 million hectares. Less than 1/3 of 1% are harvested annually. More than 200 million seedlings are planted each year (three for every tree harvested). 50 million m3 of Western Red Cedar is growing in Provincial parks or other protected regions.

12 Harvesting Practices Annual harvest volumes 6.4 million m3 (4.8 million m3 is from the Coast) in log form. This volume results in approx. 2.2 million m3 of sawn timber (shakes & shingles not incl.) Drastic Changes in Methods: Variable retention harvesting and helicopter logging are widely practiced and keeps the forest structure intact.

13 Harvesting Practices

14 Helicopter Logging

15 Helicopter Logging

16 Variable Retention

17 Reforestation

18 Global Forest Certification

19 Certification in Canada & BC

20 Certification in BC FSC limited availability, due to lack of regional standard. Currently limited commercial availability. PEFC includes the three most commonly used North American certification systems: CSA, SFI and ATFS (American Tree Farm System US only). In BC, CSA and SFI are most common.

21 Certification in BC BC Forests by Certification Scheme Scheme Program BC Canada BC % PEFC Int l CSA SFI FSC Int l Total Figures in Million Hectares Source: NRC and FII (as of June 11) More info at

22 Life Cycle Assessment

23 Life Cycle Assessment Wood Steel Concrete Total Energy Use Lowest 140 % more 70 % more Greenhouse Gases Lowest 45 % more 81 % more Air Pollution Lowest 42 % more 67 % more Water Pollution Lowest 1900 % more 90 % more Solid Waste Lowest 36 % more 96 % more Ecological Resource Use Lowest 16 % more 97 % more

24 Life Cycle Assessment Embodied Environmental Impacts of Various Exterior Wall Systems

25 Life Cycle Assessment

26 Life Cycle Assessment 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Global Warming Acidification Resp. Effects Eutrophication Smog Total energy Fossil WRC Siding Brick Fiber Cement PVC

27 Environmental Product Declarations

28 Third Party Verification BRE Green Construction Guide Timber framed wall system with Western Red Cedar cladding has the top rating. NIBE - Environmental Classification of Cladding WRC is rated as environmental class 2 and is thus a good choice (second only to European Oak and Robinia, primarily due to transport).

29 Made with Solar Energy

30 WRC Unique Characteristics Characteristic Dimensional Stability Natural Durability Presence of Thujic Acid Free of pitch & resin Straight grain & uniform texture Light weight Class II Flame Spread Thermal Insulator Acoustic properties Natural Aesthetics What is means Lays flat & stays straight Resists rot/decay with natural preservatives Prevents insect attack Readily accepts a wide range of finishes Easy to cut, saw, nail & glue Easy to transport & handle Resists the spread of fire Energy efficient; does not transfer heat Noise insulation and absorption Unmatched warmth and beauty

31 Western Red Cedar Cladding

32 Cladding Grades Clear Cladding Grades Clear VG Heart NLGA 200a/201a WCLIB 102b/106aa A Clear NLGA 200b/201b WCLIB 106a

33 Cladding Grades Knotty Cladding Grades Select Knotty NLGA 204a/205a WCLIB 111e Proprietary WRCEA Members produce custom grades of high quality knotty cladding.

34 Western Red Cedar Decking

35 Decking Grades Clear Board & Decking Grades A Grade NLGA 200b/202b

36 Decking Grades Knotty Board & Decking Grades Select Knotty NLGA 126a/204a Proprietary WRCEA Members produce high quality knotty boards & decking suitable for appearance end uses

37 Western Red Cedar Timbers

38 Timber Grades Clear Timber Grades #2 Clear & Better Export R List 401 Used as finished material or raw material for finely manufactured products. #4 Clear Export R List 65a

39 Timber Grades Knotty Timber Grades Appearance High quality knotty timbers graded for appearance end uses

40 Engineered Western Red Cedar

41 Western Red Cedar Products Other Products Include: Fascia and trim Screening Privacy Lattice Outdoor Furniture Balusters & Handrails Sidewall Shingle panels Custom Profiles & Products You re limited only by your imagination.

42 Western Red Cedar World Tour

43 Commercial Projects Project: Crystal Court (Netherlands)

44 Commercial Projects Project: Law Courts (Bordeaux, France)

45 Commercial Projects Project: Winery (New Zealand)

46 Commercial Projects Project: Research Biomedical Complex (Barcelona, Spain)

47 Commercial Projects Project: Langley Academy of Science (Berkshire, U.K.)

48 Commercial Projects Project: Columbia Sportswear Store (Seattle, US)

49 Commercial Projects Project: Pier-K Nieuw Vennep (Netherlands)

50 Commercial Projects Project: Pier-K (Netherlands)

51 Commercial Projects Project: Syntess Head Office (Netherlands)

52 Commercial Projects Project: Syntess Head Office (Netherlands)

53 Commercial Projects Project: Shopping Complex (Netherlands) Product: Clear Tongue & Groove

54 Institutional Projects Project: Abbe Science Center (US)

55 Institutional Projects Project: First Peoples House (Victoria, BC, Canada)

56 Institutional Projects Project: First Peoples House (Victoria, BC, Canada)

57 Institutional Projects Project: Orange Park Memorial School (US)

58 Institutional Projects Project: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY, US)

59 Institutional Projects Project: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY, US)

60 Institutional Projects Project: Marin County Day School (CA, US)

61 Residential Projects Project: Multi-Family Residence (UK)

62 Residential Projects Project: Multi-Family Residence (Australia)

63 Residential Projects Project: Private Residence (Australia)

64 Residential Projects Project: Private Residence (Chobham, Surrey, UK)

65 Residential Projects Project: Het Entreehuis ( Groote Scheere, Netherlands)

66 Residential Projects Project: Private Residence (WA, US)

67 Residential Projects Project: Private Residence (WA, US)

68 Residential Projects Project: Private Residence (WA, US)

69 Outdoor Living Projects Product: Knotty Cedar Decking Cedar is the environmentally friendly choice for decking

70 Outdoor Living Projects Project: Private Residence (Ireland)

71 Outdoor Living Projects Project: Private Residence (US)

72 Outdoor Living Projects Project: Private Residence (Canada)

73 Outdoor Living Projects Project: Private Residence (Canada)

74 Outdoor Living Projects Project: Private Residence (Canada)

75 Other Product Applications Product: Cedar windows and doors (Australia)

76 Other Product Applications Product: Cedar shutters and Venetian blinds (Australia)

77 Other Product Applications Project: Replica of Noah's Ark (Schagen, Netherlands)

78 Other Product Applications First zero-carbon super-yacht to ease conscience of world's billionaires 40 million I have specified that the most sustainable material to build this eco-yacht's hull and superstructure is from Western Red Cedar no other material is more sustainable and eco-friendly. A. Callender, designer.

79 Western Red Cedar - Summary Cedar is legal, sustainable and renewable It is ideal for a broad range of applications owing to its unique properties and aesthetics No warranty can match WRC s centuries of proven performance When specifying grades, use industry standards to ensure the right product is used on your project. Remember the old adage You get what you pay for. Your clients will appreciate the natural beauty and unsurpassed performance of Western Red Cedar.

80 WRCEA Resources

81 WRCEA Resources Additional WRC Literature Growth, Properties, & Uses of Western Red Cedar Cedar & Its Uses Cedar Doors & Windows Cedar Blinds & Shutters Cedar Paneling & Moulding On Web:

82 WRCEA Contacts WRCEA Head Office # West Pender St Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 1G8 Tel Fax WRCEA UK Suite 8, Old School Studios, 40 Lynchford Road Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6EF Tel Fax

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