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Specifying and Utilizing Alaska Yellow Cedar Building Products

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Alaska yellow cedar (AYC) is one of the most visibly unique woods available to builders, architects, and homeowners. It is sustainable and rot resistant and has a natural beauty that requires very little staining or finishing. AYC is popular for exterior and interior residential applications, such as decking, landscaping features, shakes and shingles, paneling, mass timbers, and beams. This course examines the performance characteristics of AYC, including fire resistance and durability, and various applications are also discussed.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

  • Describe the performance characteristics of Alaska yellow cedar, including its hardness, weight, durability, and fire resistance.
  • Identify AYC grade specifications and discuss how the unique color makes it ideal for many visible applications.
  • Review the various uses for Alaska yellow cedar, including interior, exterior, commercial, residential, and structural applications.
  • Identify how AYC compares in durability to other woods, including western red cedar, a common alternative.
  • Discuss the sustainable aspects of Alaska yellow cedar.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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