Cedar lumber collection
Closest Kingma softwood/outdoor path when an exact listing is not available.
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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Atlantic White Cedar is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameChamaecyparis thyoides
Janka hardness350 lbf
Average dried weight24 lb/ft³
Best fitConstruction lumber
Overview
Why choose Atlantic White Cedar?
Atlantic White Cedar is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Coastal plain regions of the eastern United States. Used for construction lumber, shingles, siding, carving and boatbuilding.
Scientific nameChamaecyparis thyoides
DistributionCoastal plain regions of the eastern United States
ShrinkageRadial: 2.9%, Tangential: 5.4%, Volumetric: 8.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilitySaid to be durable or very durable against decay.
Atlantic White Cedar colour, grain, and figure
Light reddish brown heartwood. The thin sapwood is nearly white to pale yellow-brown and sharply set off from the heartwood.
Grain runs straight, and the texture is fine and even.
Working notes
It works easily by hand or machine, and it holds paint well.
Serious reactions are rare, but Atlantic white cedar is said to cause skin irritation.
Atlantic White Cedar should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Atlantic White Cedar
Best projects
Used for construction lumber, shingles, siding, carving and boatbuilding.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Atlantic White Cedar from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Atlantic White Cedar FAQ
What is Atlantic White Cedar best used for?
Used for construction lumber, shingles, siding, carving and boatbuilding. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Atlantic White Cedar beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Atlantic White Cedar?
The buying section on this page links to any Atlantic White Cedar Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.