News Items

CEDAR BOOK

Submit your project for consideration for inclusion in the annual Cedar book or gallery

ON-LINE CEDAR SCHOOL

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association [WRCLA] has launched the WRCLA Architect Cedar School, a program designed to educate architects about the properties and benefits of Western Red Cedar.Individuals who successfully complete the course are eligible for 7.0 AIA/CES learning unit hours as well as a WRCLA Cedar School Certificate. All

active AIA members must successfully complete 18 learning unit hours each year. The course covers seven training and exam modules: Forestry 101, Wood Properties, Wood Manufacturing, Products & Grading, Cedar Marketing & Promotion, Installation of Cedar, Finishing & Maintenance.

The program was developed by industry experts to provide an in-depth, objective understanding of Western Red Cedar for architects at all levels,” said Peter Lang, general manager of the WRCLA. “Even seasoned professionals will pick up new ideas and information about Western Red Cedar.” The WRCLA Architect Cedar School is available online for rapid and convenient training, as well as a printed version. The program cost is $295.

The WRCLA Online Cedar School is the ideal resource for professionals throughout the building materials supply chain. Whether you’re an architect, manufacturer, distributor, retailer, builder or installer, this course will of great value to you. The course covers eight important areas:

Forestry 101 Training
Wood Properties
Wood Manufacturing
Raw Materials
Wood Products & Grading
Installation of Cedar Siding, Decking, etc.
Wood Finishing, Staining & Maintenance
Sustainability

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WESTERN RED CEDAR AND THE WRCLA CALL 1-866-778-9096.
WESTERN RED CEDAR LUMBER ASSOCIATION REAL CEDAR 1-866-788-9096 WWW.REALCEDAR.ORG