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Historically, native peoples of the Pacific coast prized cedar for its long lasting qualities and used wood and bark from cedar trees for most of their building needs. Evidence of cedar's durability are the many cedar artifacts still in good condition today.

Properly finished and maintained, cedar will deliver decades of trouble-free service. If exposed for prolonged periods to conditions where decay could be a factor, such as where the wood is in contact with the ground, cedar should be treated with suitable wood preservatives.

Reference: http://www.wrcla.org/cedarspecs/designershandbook/physicalproperties.asp
Chances are good that we do deliver to your Western Washington address but it varies by product. If you don't live in Washington or we can't deliver it, we do ship anywhere in the world. Give us a call toll free at (800) 468-6081 and ask for more details.
If you want to estimate shipping costs, send us a message describing your project and include your shipping zip code. We will find the lowest shipping price from our large network of shippers. If you would prefer that we call you, please include your phone number and we will call you during normal business hours. CONTACT US
There are few more versatile building materials than Western Red Cedar which is ideal both for indoor and outdoor uses. Western Red Cedar lumber is available in visual stress grades for construction and finishing uses in a range of lengths, widths and thicknesses. It is available in clear or knotty grades with smooth surfaced, combed or rough sawn finishes; kiln dried or unseasoned (green); flat grain and vertical grain.

Table 4 gives nominal widths, thicknesses and grades of some commonly available Western Red Cedar lumber products.

Western Red Cedar is used to manufacture a range of specialty products such as siding, paneling, structural decking and outdoor decking. Detailed product information is available from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.

Cedar produced by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association includes specialty end use grades as well as products graded to National Lumber Grading Authority(NLGA) rules. NLGA grades are approved by the American Lumber Standards Board of Review and are accepted under all US building codes.

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is one of North America's great renewable resources. Slow growing and naturally durable, Western Red Cedar has one of the longest life spans of any North American softwood. It produces long lengths of timber with true, straight grain. It is free from pitch and its heartwood has natural decay resistance. Its low density gives it an insulation value superior to most other species. Light weight, easy to work, easy to finish, possessing outstanding dimensional stability, Western Red Cedar is a preferred wood for nearly all purposes where attractive appearance or resistance to weather is important.

Reference: http://www.wrcla.org/cedarspecs/designershandbook/physicalproperties.asp
Yes, it is. Filling the cavity with foam makes your Beachcomber “green”. A Beachcomber with 4WALL insulation runs at peak efficiency, and will save energy. When we eliminate open air space in the spa cavity, we prevent air and moisture penetration, to lock precious heat inside, not let it escape into the atmosphere. Would you not insulate the walls of your home? We don’t think so. Beachcomber recommends 4WALL Insulation available in our Limited Edition models for the best built hot tub money can buy.
Sound Cedar shipping insurance is an added level of protection for your items in transit. If purchased at checkout, we add an additional level of tracking and protection on your order. We package the order with additional protective padding, and if anything happens to your shipment or products, Sound Cedar Shipping Insurance will cover it! We will ship you out a replacement right away, plus WE handle the claims processing directly with the shipper to make your order right. SCC Shipping Insurance is an inexpensive way to guarantee your order arrives in top condition!
An instant quote will be emailed back to you within a few minutes. Our system checks for the most recent prices and sale offers through our system, then emails you back with the results. Your personal information is kept private and safe, and is not given to other companies. It is strictly used for the quote process.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types – commercial as well as residential. It works throughout the building lifecycle – design and construction, operations and maintenance, tenant fitout, and significant retrofit. And LEED for Neighborhood Development extends the benefits of LEED beyond the building footprint into the neighborhood it serves. Read more about LEED Certification at http://www.usgbc.org/
Beachcomber does not offer a warranty. A “Limited Warranty” is designed to protect the manufacturer against the customer. We have never offered this type of limited coverage. We give you a Guarantee, with no fine print. We believe that when you get the hot tub home in your back yard, that this is when customer satisfaction really begins. We want you to tell your friends about Beachcomber – not have problems. And if a problem does happen, we want it to be the least of your worries. If you are happy, we know you will tell your friends, and they will buy Beachcomber, too. Our business philosophy is simple, really – build the best product, back it 100%, and you’ll have happy customers. We’ve proved it for over 30 years.
Like all woods, Western Red Cedar is hygroscopic and will absorb or discharge moisture to attain equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere. However, it has a very low shrinkage factor and is superior to all other coniferous woods in its resistance to warping, twisting and checking.

Reference: http://www.wrcla.org/cedarspecs/designershandbook/physicalproperties.asp




 
OUR CUSTOMERS SAY...
I was very pleased with the service you provided me. In fact, I just recently placed a second order. Since moving to southern Oregon from the east coast two and one half years ago, I had been having difficulty finding the Timberlok wood screws that I was accustomed to using to fasten pressure treated timbers together for projects around the yard. I found your store via a web search for Timberlok, placed and order and had my product in-hand in a matter of days. Great service, great product.

Thanks,
Dave Rodkey
Real Cedar
Sound Cedar Company
2600 Cedardale Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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