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For over 20 years, Scotts of Thrapston has been designing and manufacturing doors of all type, size and style. Today, Scotts produces an extensive range of bespoke timber performance doors and door sets that are tailored to suit individual requirements.

The West is the Best

Western Red Cedar is one of the most familiar of Canadian timber species and has been at the heart of cladding here in the UK for some time.  With the help of the Western Red Cedar Export Association, we report on why it is such a success and what it can achieve.

Wonder Wood ? the Facts on Western Red Cedar

Commonly known as the Giant Arbor-Vitae, Canoe-cedar, Pacific Red-cedar or Shinglewood, the western red cedar is British Columbia's official tree. With an even, straight grain and relatively consistent density the species is less likely to swell, warp, cup or twist.  Its low density and consistency make it an ideal timber to saw, nail and glue.  The tree can grow up to 60 metres tall and thrives in cool, mild and moist locations at low to mid-elevations and is highly resistant to decay and insect damage.