Western Red Cedar Lumber

Custom-milled Western Red Cedar for builders, contractors, homeowners, retailers and commercial projects. Standard and custom dimensions, T&G, beams, timbers and specialty cuts up to 32 ft.

Pickup in Port Alberni • Vancouver Island delivery available

Rough-Cut Lumber

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

Tongue & Groove

Custom-milled T&G cedar for walls, ceilings, soffits, saunas, siding and other interior or exterior applications. Available in select grades, knotty, clear, sizes and profiles.

Beams & Timbers

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

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

Custom Sizes & Profiles

Great Central Timber Milling supplies custom-milled Western Red Cedar lumber from our sawmill in Port Alberni, BC.

We mill cedar to order for builders, contractors, retailers and homeowners across Vancouver Island, including posts, timbers, beams, decking, siding, tongue-and-groove and rough-sawn lumber.

Custom dimensions and lengths up to 32 feet are available depending on project requirements. Pick up at our Port Alberni mill or we offer delivery across Vancouver Island, right to your building site.

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Custom Western Red Cedar Milling Up to 32 Feet

Every order is custom-milled to suit your project. We can produce Western Red Cedar in specialty dimensions and lengths up to 32 feet, including large beams, timbers, dimensional lumber and other custom cuts for residential, commercial, retail and specialty projects.

Western Red Cedar Beams, Posts & Timbers

Custom Red Cedar beams, posts and large-format timbers milled for structural, architectural and specialty applications. Available in project-specific dimensions and lengths, including oversized material.

  • Western Red Cedar Tongue and Groove

  • Western Red Cedar Siding

  • Western Red Cedar Beams

  • Western Red Cedar Posts

  • Western Red Cedar Decking

  • Western Red Cedar Timbers

Western Red Cedar Lumber & Products Available at Our Sawmill

  • Western Red Cedar Rough-Sawn Lumber & Beams

  • Western Red Cedar Smooth Finish

  • Western Red Cedar Fencing Boards

  • Western Red Cedar Shiplap

  • Western Red Cedar Soffit

Customers: Red Cedar Tongue & Groove

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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.
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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.

Kiln-Dried & Green Western Red Cedar Lumber

Choose from kiln-dried or green Western Red Cedar lumber depending on your project needs. Our Port Alberni sawmill supplies cedar for builders, contractors, homeowners and custom projects across Vancouver Island and BC.

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  • Fencing

  • Decking

  • Exterior Siding

  • Interior Wall Features

  • Sauna and Cabin Finishing

  • Pergolas and Gazebos

  • Red Cedar Yurts

Popular Red Cedar Applications

Our cedar products are commonly used for:

  • Timber Framing

  • Garden Beds

  • Outdoor Structures

  • Residential Construction

  • Commercial Projects

  • Red Cedar Sauna

From homeowners and DIYers to builders and contractors, we help supply the right cedar products for projects of every size.

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Work completed by our customer: @diewoldhomesanddesign using our cedar.

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Red Cedar Lumber in Port Alberni | Custom Cedar Milling on Vancouver Island

Looking for high-quality Red Cedar lumber in Port Alberni? We supply premium Western Red Cedar for homeowners, builders, contractors, DIY projects, and commercial construction across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Our Red Cedar is responsibly sourced from Vancouver Island logs, supporting sustainable forestry practices while providing strong, beautiful, and long-lasting lumber for residential and commercial projects.

Known for its natural durability, rich colour, and resistance to rot and insects, Western Red Cedar is one of the best choices for fencing, decking, siding, pergolas, timber framing, and custom outdoor structures.

We offer standard stock sizes as well as custom cedar milling up to 32 feet on our sawmill to meet specialty project requirements.

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Work completed by our customer: @diewoldhomesanddesign

Why Choose Our Red Cedar Lumber

Locally Sourced in Port Alberni

We proudly source our logs responsibly from Vancouver Island, providing reliable local supply while supporting sustainable forestry and local communities.

Naturally Resistant to Rot and Decay

Red Cedar contains natural oils that help protect against moisture, insects, and decay without chemical treatment.

Beautiful Grain and Premium Appearance

Its rich colour tones and natural grain patterns make Red Cedar one of the most desirable finish materials for residential and commercial projects.

Custom Milling Available

Need custom dimensions? Our sawmill can cut material up to 32 feet, making specialty orders easy for contractors, builders, and large-scale projects.

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