Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
To read more: dunnlumber.com/blog/post/treat-and-stain-western-red-cedar
When it comes to understanding the world of cedar, there are few people we trust more than “Mr. Cedar” himself, Paul Mackie. He’s been with the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association—known as the “voice of the cedar industry”—for more than two decades, working to represent quality cedar producers and educate others on all things cedar. In this series, he’ll share everything cedar-related, from what exactly western red cedar is to the difference between kiln- and air-dried lumber, to installation best practices.
Today’s video goes over the reasons western red cedar needs to be treated, how to stain western red cedar, and techniques to protect the wood throughout the process of treatment through installation.
To read more: dunnlumber.com/blog/post/treat-and-stain-western-red-cedar
When it comes to understanding the world of cedar, there are few people we trust more than “Mr. Cedar” himself, Paul Mackie. He’s been with the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association—known as the “voice of the cedar industry”—for more than two decades, working to represent quality cedar producers and educate others on all things cedar. In this series, he’ll share everything cedar-related, from what exactly western red cedar is to the difference between kiln- and air-dried lumber, to installation best practices.
Today’s video goes over the reasons western red cedar needs to be treated, how to stain western red cedar, and techniques to protect the wood throughout the process of treatment through installation.
