Brad Kirkbride
…While engineered wood use is growing in structural applications, engineered western red cedar (WRC) products have been meeting a growing demand in the appearance-product market. …There are three main product categories for engineered western red cedar: engineered clear solid WRC, engineered T&G WRC with a clear veneer overlay, and engineered knotty WRC. All three categories of products are becoming more readily and consistently available and are creating new opportunities for architects, builders and designers. …Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA), which represents WRC manufacturers, distributors and retailers in North America, is fully behind the trend. …Brad Kirkbride, WRCLA managing director, “They’ve definitely filled a void and we’re seeing more and more of these products in high-end designs. We’re going to see more of these products at the retail level, and they’ll change how the material is used in both residential and commercial applications.”