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CHINESE CEDAR • FAQ 2 of 2

What does Cunninghamia lumber look like?
Cunninghamia wood is characterized by warm, pale-yellow-to-white grain with reddish hues. It is soft but durable, and easily worked.

 

What is Cunninghamia used for?
The broad range of uses for Cunninghamia is testament to its versatility. Traditionally prized for its durability, sweet scent and natural strength against decay, fungus and pests, Cunninghamia has been used for centuries throughout Asia for everything from building ships and temples to making exterior doors and windows. With growing interest overseas in this sturdy wood, common uses have expanded to include fencing, decking, trim boards, and outdoor furniture and play sets, to name a few.

 

Why do contractors choose Cunninghamia?
Interest in Cunninghamia is consistently growing in the North American market, and it's no mystery why. Cunninghamia's durability has stood up under the scrutiny of lab and field tests conducted by universities and independent research organizations in the United States, China and Japan, proving that, like western red cedar, Cunninghamia is highly resistant to decay, fungus and insects. What's more, although Cunninghamia does not require any treatment, it accepts a wide range of stains and other coatings.

 

What do homeowners like about Cunninghamia?
First, Cunninghamia is a reliable, high-quality product that looks great and performs in the long term. Second, Cunninghamia is largely plantation grown. That means homeowners who buy Cunninghamia products help take pressure off old-growth forests by buying from a renewable wood source. The stewards of Asia's forest belt have used Cunninghamia to keep the mountains green for at least 800 years, thanks both to its vitality and to its unique ability to re-grow from its roots.