{"product_id":"northern-white-cedar-hand-rail","title":"Northern White Cedar Hand Rail","description":"\u003c!-- start Twin Creeks Log Home Supply copy here --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"detailDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern White Cedar Hand Rail Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTypical Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Log hand rail, top or bottom rail replacement in a rail section, top or bottom rail for new log railing system.\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Lengths: \u003c\/strong\u003e8' and 10' lengths\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eDrying Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eAir-Dried\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Peeled.\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless Steel Nail or Screw\u003cbr\u003e\n • \u003cstrong\u003eOptional Drill Cuts: \u003c\/strong\u003eRail posts can have  mortise-and-tenon holes drilled to accept spindles. Please call for current pricing.\u003cbr\u003e\n • \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Options: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlat-bed tractor trailer, Roll Back, LTL Carrier. Shipping  method is determined based on location and order size to minimize cost. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern White Cedar Hand Peeled Rail Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Naturally Resistant to Decay, Moisture and Insects \u003cbr\u003e\n• Minimal Sapwood Content\u003cbr\u003e\n• Straight Grain Pattern and Tight Knot Structure\u003cbr\u003e\n• Distinct but Modest Aroma\u003cbr\u003e \n• Very Light When Dried and Very Durable Due to its Natural Slow Growth Process\u003cbr\u003e\n• Naturally Weathers to a Silvery Gray Color Unfinished\u003cbr\u003e\n• Accepts Oil and Water Based Stain Exceptionally Well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Can Northern White Cedar Be Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Outdoor Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decks \u0026amp; Railings, Balconies, Utility Poles, Outdoor Furniture, Fence Posts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Indoor Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stair Railings\/Hand Railings, Log Home Furniture, Interior Support Poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing Northern White Cedar for Staining\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Proper preparation of your northern white cedar product before staining, as well as the staining procedure itself, can ensure that your finished product exceeds expectations. Below are a few valuable tips for the proper preparation of the wood and application of wood staining products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrepare the Hand Peeled Rail Posts\u003c\/b\u003e: Use a TSP  and Bleach (optional) cleaning solution  to clean the wood if you need to remove any dirt on the surface before staining. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStain quality\u003c\/b\u003e: There is a wide range of products and the best products can be the most expensive. Even a quality stain will not wear well if preparation is inadequate or sun exposure is excessive. Look for guarantees and for stain life expectancies as published by the manufacturer. Follow all manufacturers’ recommendations for product preparation and stain application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor choice\u003c\/b\u003e: The predominant enemy of stain is the UV rays of the sun. Lighter stain colors will fail faster than darker stain colors because UV rays penetrate further into the lighter colored product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimit sun exposure: \u003c\/b\u003e If you are still designing your home, you might want to position your home in relation to the sun in order to minimize sun exposure. It is always good idea to have an 18-24 inch overhanging soffit on your roof to keep your log siding out of the sun as much as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Difference between White Cedar \u0026amp; Red Cedar?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nNorthern White Cedar (Thuja Occidentalis) differs from Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) in leaf color (dull, yellowish green on both surfaces), seed cones scale formation, tree size, and geographic regions of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e Northern White Cedar’s primary growth area is in the cold, swampy  perimeters  of the Great Lakes, while Western Red Cedar primarily grows in the Pacific Northwest in Washington and British Columbia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern White Cedar is yellowy-beige in color while Western Red Cedar has a reddish-brown appearance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decay resistance of the two trees is generally similar. The most decay resistant part of a tree   is the heartwood. White Cedar will normally have the heartwood of the tree in nearly 100% of the lumber pieces. Red Cedar may have the heartwood of the tree in about 10% of the lumber as Western Red Cedar trees are significantly larger in diameter than Northern White Cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Northern White Cedar Care and Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nAs with all exterior wood, we recommend applying a quality finish to all surfaces including the ends. An exterior finish protects the wood from moisture absorption and UV degradation, and helps prevent staining caused by mold and mildew. We offer a wide selection of Oil and Water Based exterior finishes  we can recommend based on the final finish, sheen, and maintenance schedule that is desired. Most translucent exterior finishes will need to be re-coated or reapplied every 3 -5 years depending on the product and your home's UV exposure. You can find all the exterior stain products we carry at our Exterior Stains page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end Twin Creeks Log Home Supply copy --\u003e","brand":"Twin Creeks Log Home Supply","offers":[{"title":"Straight End \/ 4\"X8' White Cedar Hand Peeled Rail","offer_id":40715897962555,"sku":"NWCHPR4X8SCE","price":58.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tenoned End \/ 4\"X8' White Cedar Hand Peeled Rail","offer_id":40715897995323,"sku":"NWCHPR4X8TE","price":58.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight End \/ 4\"X10' White Cedar Hand Peeled Rail","offer_id":40715898028091,"sku":"NWCHPR4X10SCE","price":84.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tenoned End \/ 4\"X10' White Cedar Hand Peeled Rail","offer_id":40715898060859,"sku":"NWCHPR4X10TE","price":84.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/8488\/2747\/products\/northern-white-cedar-4inch-rail-end-cc-tclhs.jpg?v=1661549331","url":"https:\/\/www.twincreeksloghomes.com\/en-ca\/products\/northern-white-cedar-hand-rail","provider":"Twin Creeks Log Home Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}