Western Red Cedar Lumber & Custom Milling

Custom-milled Western Red Cedar for builders, contractors, homeowners and commercial projects across Vancouver Island. Rough-sawn lumber, Tongue & Groove, beams, posts, siding, S4S and specialty profiles available in standard or custom dimensions, with lengths up to 32 ft.

Pickup in Port Alberni • Vancouver Island delivery available

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Custom-milled rough-cut cedar for construction, fencing, landscaping, outdoor structures and specialty projects. Available in a range of dimensions, lengths and grades.

Rough-Cut Cedar Lumber

Custom-milled Western Red Cedar Tongue & Groove for ceilings, soffits, saunas, siding and other interior or exterior applications. Available in different appearance grades, sizes and profiles.

Red Cedar Tongue & Groove

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Full-dimension cedar beams, posts and timbers for structural, architectural and outdoor projects. Custom dimensions and lengths available up to 32 ft.

Red Cedar Beams & Timbers

Western Red Cedar available rough, planed or S4S, with clear, knotty and utility grades available. We can also mill siding, shiplap, soffit, decking, fencing boards and custom profiles to suit your project.

Custom Red CedarSizes & Profiles

Western Red Cedar Sizes & Custom Milling

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True Full-Dimension Lumber & Custom Milling

At Great Central Timber Milling, a 2×4 is a true 2″ × 4″. Our rough-sawn lumber is milled to full dimensions, unlike standard dressed lumber commonly found at lumber yards.

We also specialize in custom sizes, oversized beams and specialty milling up to 32 feet long.

All custom orders are subject to material availability. Contact us for pricing and lead times.

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Estimate Your Lumber Requirements

Use our quick calculator to estimate the amount of lumber you may need for your project.

Important for T&G and profiled products: Use the actual exposed coverage width, not the nominal board width. For example, a nominal 6" tongue-and-groove board may cover closer to 5" once installed.
Coverage Width Linear Feet Square Feet
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Total Linear Feet —
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Recommended LF Including Allowance —
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For T&G or siding, enter the exposed coverage width after overlap.
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Estimated Lumber Required — linear feet
Recommended order including allowance: — LF
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Estimated Volume — board feet
Recommended volume including allowance: — BF

We recommend allowing approximately 5–10% additional material for cuts, trimming and job-site waste.

Estimates are provided for planning purposes only. Actual material requirements may vary depending on product profile, actual coverage, milling specifications, installation method and project conditions. Please confirm final quantities with Great Central Timber Milling before ordering.

Popular Red Cedar Applications

Western Red Cedar is a versatile choice for residential, commercial and specialty projects.

  • Fencing Lumber

  • Decking Boards

  • Exterior Cedar Siding

  • Interior Cedar Wall Features

  • Cedar Sauna and Cabin Finishing

  • Cedar Pergolas and Gazebos

  • Red Cedar Yurts

  • Red Cedar Timber Framing

  • Cedar Garden Beds

  • Outdoor Cedar Structures

  • Residential Cedar Construction

  • Commercial Cedar Projects

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Planning a Custom Red Cedar Order?

Tell us what you’re building and the dimensions, profile and quantity you need. We can help determine the right Western Red Cedar for your project.

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Kiln-Dried & Green Western Red Cedar Lumber

Choose kiln-dried or green Western Red Cedar depending on your project requirements. Kiln-dried cedar offers reduced moisture content and greater dimensional stability, while green cedar can be suitable for many structural, outdoor and custom-milling applications. Ask our mill team which option is right for your project.

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Planning a Custom Lumber Order?

Tell us what you're building and the lumber you need. Our mill team can help with species, dimensions, lengths and custom profiles.

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