Western Red Cedar has been a construction favorite for hundreds of years thanks to its strength, beauty, and versatility. This vibrant North American classic adds a polished rustic look to any application while ensuring longevity. Our Western Red Cedar top rails / cap rails come in a variety of shapes and grains; choose the one that appeals most to you.
These top rails are
Select Tight Knot Grade, meaning they possess color and grain variation with sound, tight knots distributed across the boards. This grade offers greater character and a more accessible price than our clear-grade woods. As with all our wood top rails, these boards are hand-selected from our supplier to offer you the best quality available.
Technical Information:
- Material: Western Red Cedar
- Actual Dimensions: 1.5in x 3.5in
- Attaches directly to the top of any post
- High Grade Tight-Knot wood variety
- Sanded on all sides for a smooth finish
- Harvested from sustainably managed forests in British Columbia
Product Benefits:
- Highly durable, strong, and easy to maintain
- "Tight Knot" grain offers a textured, rustic aesthetic that more closely matches our Western Red Cedar Posts
- Naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect attacks
- Pitch and resin-free, making it perfect for staining
Combine this lovely top rail with matching
Western Red Cedar Quattro™Posts or choose one of our other material options:
ALUMINUM,
ROUND STAINLESS STEEL, or
SQUARE STAINLESS STEELNOTE: Aluminum posts require Post-to-Post support for wood top rails. Not sure what to pair your Western Red Wood Top Rail with? Need help with the ordering process or answers to any questions? Email us at
quotes@stainlesscablerailing.com or call
1-888-686-7245 (RAIL); we're happy to help! You can also find more information and inspiration on our
FAQ,
WORKSHEETS, and
VIDEOS pages.
Product # 989535, 989542, & 989559
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