What profiles or log shapes can be made?
• FF – flat and flat log (both sides are flat) • FSR – D Shape which is flat interior and a soft round exterior • FHR – D Shape which is flat interior and a hard round exterior • SRSR – soft round and soft round • HRHR – hard round and hard round We offer these profiles in the following sizes: • FF-4×6 / FSR-4×6 • FF-6×6 / FSR-6×6 / SRSR-6×6 • FF-6×6 / FSR-6×8 / SRSR-6×8 / FHR-6×8 • FF-8×8 / FSR-8×8 / SRSR-8×8 / FHR-8×8 / HRHR-8×8 What is the best log species to use? There really isn’t a best species to use; it depends on budget, needs and to a large extent personal preference. There are a number of factors to consider in choosing a log species. • Western Red Cedar (WRC) is a species highly rated for its durability in damp climates. As a soft wood, it offers good resistance to checking (cracking). WRC is beautiful wood to look at. It has an appearance that varies in colour, from pinkish, reddish-brown to a light, almost white. One of cedars most noted characteristics is its aroma, ofte
