Even a modernist like Brand can appreciate the “timeless beauty and color” of clear western red cedar siding. Locally grown in the Pacific Northwest, cedar contains natural preservatives that resist moisture, decay, and insect damage. It's also dimensionally stable and lightweight. Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, 866. 778.9096; www.wrcla.org.

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