Western Red Cedar Building Materials
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Southern Alberta’s Preferred Supplier For
Cedar Building Materials
Decks
Western Red Cedar looks after itself; resists moisture decay, stays straight and maintains surface integrity for many years.
Fencing
Straight grain and natural oils within cedar wood ensure long term dimensional stability and deter structural damage or rot from heat or water.
Lumber
Full selection of cedar boards, dimensional lumber, timbers, solid wood profiles, sidings and accessories in all common widths, lengths and grades.
Paint
A simple treatment helps the wood achieve a uniform, naturally aged patina.
Pavilions
The perfect addition to any yard or patio, providing a beautiful and functional way to enjoying the great outdoors.
Pergolas
Define and personalize your outdoor living space and take off the edge, at summers peak.
Popular Products
Post Cap | Flat Pyramid | Poly | 6 | Black | NI
Gate Latch | Slide Bolt | Black | NI
Post Anchors Black | 4×4 | 6×6 | 8×8 | Black
Guard | Wood Stain
Penofin | Deck Fence | Stain Sealer | One Coat | No Wipe
Post Cap | Pyramid | 4 | 6 | 8 | Black | NI
Stability & Longevity
Real Natural Beauty
Because of its real natural beauty, cedar is often used to create dramatic entryways, exterior post and timber features, trim effects, and accents. Choosing cedar ensures that the special details of your home withstand the test of time.
Earth Friendly
Renewable by nature, grown through sustainable forestry and fully reclaimable, cedar wood carries a light footprint—much lower than any other construction materials.
Trees sequester carbon and produce oxygen; wood products further extend this cycle by storing the carbon dioxide for decades.
Healthy & Sustainable
Wood structures are healthier for occupants and require less energy to build and operate. The recent trend in biophilic design is helping us rediscover many attributes of wood as a positive contributor to healing and mental wellness. Wood’s tonal range and pronounced grain help
re-connect people to nature.
Our Projects
Exteriors
Experience the timeless beauty of real cedar siding & trim. Cedar is the perfect partner for stone, slate, brick, and other natural building materials.
Interior
Cedar is a great wood product to use on feature walls; to accentuate exposed structural elements, and for natural wood ceilings. It has beautiful
Fencing & Privacy Screens
A fence creates a first impressions sets you perimeter, and adds security for children, pets, and property. Cedar fencing is super durable and
Our Projects
Prairie Cedar carries a full selection of cedar boards, dimensional lumber, timbers, posts & beams solid wood profiles, sidings, trim, roofing, etc., in common widths, lengths and grades.
Western Red Cedar timbers, dimensional products and boards are typically available in a wide selection of sizes: thicknesses range from 1” to 12” and widths from 2” to 12”. Standard lengths are in multiples of two feet, typically up to 16’.
Longer lengths and larger sizes are available on select items – check in advance to see if those are in stock or need to be custom cut. Remember; custom orders require extra lead time. Please order in advance so your project stays on schedule.
Step 1
Placing Your Order
Orders can be placed in-person, by phone or by email. When you place your order, we can help you out with design concepts, functions, and preparation or treatment options. Once we generate your order list, we can determine if there are any items that need to be custom cut, special-order, or non-stock and arrange to get those looked after. You can also place your order in advance to ensure availability of stock for an upcoming project. Custom cutting (if required) typically a requires 48 hour lead time.
Step 2
Filling Your Order
When you visit our store, we can fulfill your order in person and in real time. We can schedule your order for pick-up at a later time or date — large orders will be wrapped and strapped in advance. We offer curbside delivery on weekdays within 24 hours of your order if you’re located within 150 km of our store — we just need information on where to place the order on your property and your contact information. We can also use common carriers to deliver your order if you’re located outside of the 150 km radius. Delivery rates will depend on the details of your order.
Step 3
Payment
For payment, we accept credit cards (Debit, Visa, MasterCard, E Transfer, EFT,). We can also take deposits on pre-orders and special orders to secure price and availability in advance. For frequent customers with a proven credit history we can offer monthly billing and payment terms — contact us for more details.
On The Job-Site
Keep wood building materials of the ground and stack it evenly. For organic building materials, uniform climatization is key to keeping your materials straight and true. For this reason, always keep your lumber stock pile covered with a tarp!
Customer Feedback
We welcome any and all feedback, what went well, what didn’t. We continually learn through feedback from real customer experiences. It allows us to improve our process and better understand the kind of information that is helpful to customers moving forward.
Returns
Because of its real natural beauty, cedar is often used to create dramatic entryways, exterior post and timber features, trim effects, and accents. Choosing cedar ensures that the special details of your home withstand the test of time.