About Cedar

About Cedar View Aromatic Red Cedar is a member of the juniper family and is native to the forests of the South Central United States. An Aromatic Red Cedar log is composed of white and red sections of wood. The white section nearest the bark is referred to as "sap wood". The red, inner section is "heart wood". The "heart wood" contains the oils that possess the qualities to resist and/or repel insects and decay. Red Cedar is the material of choice for many builders and homeowners because of its durability, beauty and fragrance, resistance to insect infestation and decay, and ease of maintenance.