Textures
Western Red Cedar boards may be specified in one of three surface finishes: rough; surfaced one side, two edges (S1S2E); or surfaced four sides (S4S).

rough boards

Rough Boards
The rough sawn texture from either circular or band saws is present on all four sides.


2 sided boards

Surfaced One Side, Two Edges (S1S2E)
This versatile product is the most popular choice for trim boards. The surfacing process resulting in a rough sawn face and a smooth back provides uniform width and thickness tolerances. Typically graded from the rough face, it may in some instances be reversible to the smooth back.


4 sided boards

Surfaced Four Sides (S4S or PAR, D4S)
The smooth surface on all four sides presents a uniformly sized product with a quality appearance. This surface finish is most commonly found on Clear grades.

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