BOTANICAL NAME: Thuja Plicata
ORIGIN: USA and Canada, also the UK, New Zealand and Australia
DESCRIPTION: The northern Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION: From a dark chocolate brown to a salmon pink, matures from reddish-brown to silver-grey (a finish often sought after by architects) | Grain: Straight | Texture: Rather coarse
WORKING PROPERTIES:Works easily with both hand and machine tools, but care is needed to obtain the best results during mortising, planing and moulding. A good finish can be obtained, but cutters must be kept
DURABILITY: Durable
DENSITY: 390 kg/m3