Yellow Cedar

Technical Information 

• Hermpac Common Name Yellow Cedar 
• Scientific Name Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 
• Common Names Nootka Cypress, Yellow Cypress, Alaska Cypress, Nootka Cedar, Alaska Yellow Cedar 
• Regions Of Distribution West Coasts of Bristish Columbia, Canada, Alaska Heartwood 
• Colour Pale Yellow 
• Sapwood Colour White to pale yellow 
• Grades PC1 Sizes up to 300 x 50 Lengths up to 6.1m 
• Visual Grain Light, Indistinct 
• Natural Durability Class 1 
• Radial Shrinkage (Green To 12% Mc) 2.8% 
• Tangential Shrinkage (Green To 12% Mc) 6.0%

Weatherboards 

Well known for its durability, stability and attractive pale yellow tones, Yellow Cedar is available in an extensive range of profiles to give your project a design edge (similar to Hermpac’s Western Red Cedar). Its neutral colour base allows Yellow Cedar to embrace stains and oils in a wide colour palette. Purchase with certainty - all of our weatherboard systems are BRANZ appraised and CodeMark certified 

Soffit Lining and Panelling

The aesthetic charm of Yellow Cedar looks incredible when transferred from indoors to outdoors. Its clean, light colour exudes a feeling of openness. With tongue & groove profiles to support your choice of a traditional look or an edgier square negative detailing - there are endless ways to style this versatile timber. Add further impact with a Hermpac pre-coated oil or stain in a colour to suit. 

Battens and Screens

Enquire about our range of Yellow Cedar screens and battens, there will be sizes and lengths suited to your project. The use of battens and screens is a popular design choice. Along with making a style statement, they can also be a clever option for hiding less attractive features around your home. The durability of Yellow Cedar is an investment - ensuring it will look fantastic in years to come.