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General Qualities and Characteristics of Yellow Cedar • Decay : It is naturally decay resistant and has a high durability. Used for centuries for boat-building, oars and paddles. • Grain : Yellow Cedar has a fine grain, heavier and harder than Western Red Cedar. It has indistinct growth patterns with faint rings. It is not uncommon to see 50-60 annual rings per inch. • Color : The color varies from shades of light to dark honey. Yellow cedar will fade to gray if left out in the elements. • Strength : Structural grades and used in bridges and specialty construction projects. • Machining Qualities : It is prized for its easy workability and that it does not tend to splinter. • Glue Laminating : Glues more easily with resin glues than using non-resin glues. Can be used satisfactorily for laminated beams under well controlled conditions. • Acid Resistance : Yellow Cedar is suitable for acid tanks and chemical containers. It will last about twice as long as Douglas Fir. Cypress International, LLC