Premium Softwood Lumber for Luxury Custom Homes
Northwest Select Cedar supplies the highest quality, old growth, appearance-grade softwood lumber for luxury and ultra-luxury custom homes. We work directly with architects, builders, and discerning homeowners who require consistent grain, precise milling, and specialty softwood species for ceilings, paneling, beams, soffits, saunas, and siding.
Who is Northwest Select Cedar best suited for?
Northwest Select Cedar is best suited for architects, custom home builders, and homeowners working on high-end residential & commercial projects that require premium softwood lumber with a refined, consistent appearance.
What makes Northwest Select Cedar different from a traditional lumber yard?
Unlike traditional lumber yards, Northwest Select Cedar specializes exclusively in appearance-grade softwoods for custom homes and commercial projects. Our materials are selected, milled, and graded for visual consistency, not commodity construction.
"Northwest Select is my first phone call when I have a project that calls for high quality, hand-selected products. I can depend on Jon Purvis and Northwest Select to deliver exactly what we need on time and at a fair price."
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Best Uses for Western Red Cedar in Custom Homes
Interior ceilings and wall paneling
Exterior soffits, overhangs, and siding
Sauna interiors
Architectural accents and beams
Coastal and high-moisture environments
Western Red Cedar is frequently specified by architects for luxury custom homes due to its exceptional dimensional stability, natural resistance to moisture and decay, and refined appearance in high-visibility applications.
When milled in vertical grain or clear grades, Western Red Cedar delivers a consistent, elegant look that performs well in interior ceilings, wall paneling, soffits, siding, and exterior architectural details. Architects and builders favor Western Red Cedar for projects where long-term performance, visual consistency, and premium finish quality are critical to the overall design.
Best Uses for alaskan yellow Cedar in Custom Homes
Interior ceilings and wall paneling
Exterior soffits and overhangs
Sauna interiors
Coastal and high-moisture environments
Alaskan Yellow Cedar is frequently specified by architects and builders for luxury custom homes due to its exceptional durability, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to moisture and decay. Known for its lighter, uniform appearance and tight grain structure, Alaskan Yellow Cedar performs exceptionally well in demanding environments and high-visibility applications.
When used in interior ceilings, wall paneling, soffits, siding, and exterior architectural details, it provides long-term performance with a refined, consistent aesthetic. Architects and builders favor Alaskan Yellow Cedar for projects where longevity, precision milling, and a clean, elevated appearance are essential to the overall design.
Best Uses for Hemlock in Custom Homes
Interior ceilings and wall paneling
Modern and contemporary interiors
Clear-finished architectural applications
Hemlock is more budget friendly frequently specified material in luxury custom homes for its clean, uniform appearance and straight grain. Architects and builders often choose Hemlock when a refined, modern look is desired, especially in large interior spaces where consistency and visual calm are important.
When milled in appearance-grade formats, Hemlock provides excellent stability and a smooth surface that accepts clear finishes exceptionally well. It is commonly used in ceilings, soffits, and interior paneling where precision milling and a subtle, understated aesthetic are required.
Best Uses for Douglas Fir in Custom Homes
Structural and decorative beams
Ceilings & tongue-and-groove paneling
Exterior applications with proper finishing
Craftsman, mountain, and transitional home designs
Douglas Fir is widely used in high-end custom homes where strength, durability, and visual character are equally important. Builders and architects specify Douglas Fir for exposed beams and ceiling applications that require both structural performance and a bold, natural grain appearance.
Appearance-grade Douglas Fir offers warm tones, pronounced grain patterns, and excellent load-bearing capabilities, making it a preferred choice for great rooms, vaulted ceilings, and architectural features where the material is meant to be seen and appreciated.
Best Uses for Red & Yellow Balau in Custom Homes
Exterior decking and terraces
Covered outdoor living spaces
Soffits, siding, accents, and exterior architectural details
High-traffic and high-exposure environments
Red and Yellow Balau are dense tropical hardwoods commonly specified for luxury custom homes where durability, longevity, and a refined exterior appearance are essential. Architects and builders select Balau for projects that demand exceptional resistance to moisture, wear, and environmental exposure, particularly in coastal and resort-style homes.
When used in high-end residential applications, Balau provides a rich, natural color variation and outstanding structural performance, making it well suited for decking, outdoor siding, ceilings, and architectural elements where long-term performance and premium aesthetics are required.
Best Uses for Redwood in Custom Homes
Exterior siding and architectural accents
Interior ceilings and wall paneling
Covered outdoor spaces and soffits
Coastal and high-moisture environments
Redwood is often specified for luxury custom homes due to its natural resistance to moisture, dimensional stability, and rich, distinctive color. Architects and builders select Redwood for projects where long-term exterior performance and a premium visual appearance are critical.
When used in appearance-grade applications, Redwood delivers a refined look with natural warmth and durability, making it ideal for both interior and exterior architectural elements in high-end residential construction.