PRODUCT PROFILE

Like most woods, Western Red Cedar will absorb or discharge moisture to attain equilibrium with the surrounding environment. This is commonly referred as expansion and shrinkage. Western Red Cedar, however, has an extremely low shrinkage/expansion factor rating and is considered superior to all other coniferous woods in its resistance to checking, warping or twisting.

Historically, native peoples of the Pacific coast prized cedar for its long lasting qualities and beauty. It was this Western Red Cedar that was used for the construction of their building needs, which included the majestic totem poles that marked their territories and ancestry. Evidence of Cedar’s durability is seen today in the many artifacts still being uncovered in good condition after centuries exposed to the elements.

Yesterday’s people did not have the advantage of today’s preservatives, properly sealed, finished and maintained this cedar will provide decades of trouble free service and beauty.

Dekoter Signworks - selects kiln dried, quarter cut (exposes vertical grain) Western Red Cedar from responsible Lumber Dealers registered with the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. All lumber is selectively harvested from the forests of British Columbia and the Northwest United States in accordance with government laws.

Dekoter signs are constructed from full 2” thick rough sawn stock and 6-8” wide boards at varying lengths. Boards are then biscuit laminated together using scientifically proven glues and laminates until the desired sign size is determined. Our sealers and paints provide superior weather resistance and proofing and are specifically manufactured for exterior use.

Your sign is designed individually, prepared and then sandblasted to varying depths. It gets sanded then sealed with a marine grade Epoxy Resin before the actual painting process begins. After again getting lightly sanded. Two coats of Benjamin Moore “Impervo”exterior- grade sign paint is applied with ample curing time between coats. A final coat of an Ultra Violet ray protecting exterior grade Varnish is then applied. Sign thickness when complete may vary, but for most exterior applications finished sign thickness is normally 1 7/8” after these top finish coats. The sign is now ready for installation.

Dekoter Signworks will provide a full 3 Year warranty against warpage, cracks or checking on all signs installed by our qualified sign technicians. With little maintenance, you should be rewarded with years of trouble free durability. Ongoing, you will enjoy the natural beauty and highest quality of a sandblasted Western Red Cedar sign by Dekoter Signworks of Muskoka, Canada.