Cedar Wood Suppliers

On Time. On Grade. On Budget. It's Covered!

Learn more about PowerWood, a trusted Western Red Cedar supplier and custom wood remanufacturer based in British Columbia, Canada. Since 1995, we have supplied consistent, made-to-spec cedar and specialty wood products to builders, distributors, architects, and manufacturers worldwide.

As a value-added Western Canadian wood remanufacturer and supplier, our brand is built on consistency. We work to minimize variation from order to order and aim for zero discrepancies. Our goal is to provide reliable products that help customers build consistent programs, maintain healthy cash flow, and eliminate the guesswork when purchasing high-end Western Red Cedar.

Our commitment is summed up in our slogan: On time. On grade. On budget. It’s Covered.

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Our knowledge of the product mix and price levels of Western red cedar demanded in those markets is second to none. Our business is complex and we employ only sales people who fully understand the products we sell and the markets we service.

We’re here for you.

We always ensure there is at least one salesperson in the office Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm to be available for you. We work all holidays that are not shared by both Canada and the United States; so we’re here on Canada day as well as the fourth of July!

Industries & Customers We Serve
  • architects
  • builders
  • distributors
  • wholesalers
  • custom home builders
  • commercial construction
  • resort developments
  • timber framers
  • millwork companies
  • sauna manufacturers
WHAT WE DO

We Turn Natural Material Into Predictable Outcomes

Wood is variable. Your results shouldn’t be.

PowerWood is a vertically integrated remanufacturer specializing in:

  • Western Red Cedar
  • Alaskan Yellow Cedar
  • Douglas Fir & Hemlock
  • Thermally Modified Wood

We manufacture to spec — not to average.

Whether it’s a one-off architectural build or a multi-phase program, we deliver material that performs exactly as expected.

WHY BUILDERS & DISTRIBUTORS CHOOSE POWERWOOD

Because Variability Costs Time, Money, and Reputation

We’re built to remove it.

  • Consistent from Order to Order
    Designed for repeatability across projects and phases
  • Manufactured to Exact Spec
    Custom patterns, tallies, and lengths — no compromises
  • Quality Controlled Start to Finish
    From fibre sourcing to final hand inspection
  • Reliable Delivery
    What you ordered. When you need it.
  • A Partner You Can Build a Program Around
    Not just a supplier — part of your workflow
HOW WE CONTROL QUALITY

From Fibre to Finished Product — Nothing Left to Chance

  1. Source the Right Fibre
    Tight grain, correct characteristics, spec-driven selection
  2. In-House Processing
    Full control over cutting, drying, and preparation
  3. Precision Manufacturing
    Custom patterns, profiles, and sizing
  4. Hand Inspection
    Every piece reviewed before it leaves our facility
  5. Job-Specific Packaging
    Built for your site, your sequence, your timeline

The result: material that installs cleanly and performs as intended

The PowerWood Rules

At Powerwood, we’re a Zero Bullshit Zone. We don’t fake it to close a transaction. We build covenantal relationships rooted in honesty, trust, and real human connection.

When the workspace is clean, we can focus on safety and productivity. This is as true of a planer line as it is of an office or electronic filing system. If we keep things where they belong, our stress is lower, we make less mistakes and as a result, we are more productive and go home happier and healthier in body
and mind.

At Progress demands action, and sometimes the only way forward is to make the cut. By balancing diligence with decisiveness, we create an environment where smart risks are encouraged, mistakes become learning opportunities, and innovation thrives.

Specs guide us, but the grain tells the truth. At Powerwood, we don’t just process wood — we look at it, respect it, and bring out its best. We treat our numbers and our people the same way: results are only the headline. If outcomes fall short, we look deeper for the cause. If they exceed expectations,
we seek the full story — in the data, in the wood, and in each other.

At Powerwood, we show up without armor. Vulnerability builds trust, and trust makes us stronger. We encourage honesty over ego: it’s okay to say “I don’t know,” to share bad news early, or to admit when things don’t go as planned. Wins are celebrated together, not hoarded, because every success comes from the team, not just one person. By shedding our shells, we create a culture of openness, resilience,
and shared growth.

Passion
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We give the tree a second life — Honoring the forest it came from by creating products that enhance the spaces they enter. Every tree we work with was extraordinary when standing. It sheltered wildlife, anchored the forest,
and gave life to the ecosystem around it. At Powerwood, we believe its second life should be just as meaningful. That’s why we craft products that don’t just use wood, but honor it — revealing its character, beauty, and strength. Our goal is for the spaces our products enter to be enhanced as much as the forests.

We aim for the customer’s standard, not the industry standard.

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Meet Our Team

Our team of knowledgeable experts are here to help!

Our team is made up of knowledgeable individuals, all with lumber backgrounds. Most have spent time in operations and quality control and all have their grading tickets.

Along with knowing the products, our sales people know their markets. For years we have been active in

  • Eastern and Western Canada
  • United States
  • Northeast and Midwest
  • United Kingdom
  • Mainland Europe
  • China some other smaller markets
Meet the Team

Let’s Build Something That Performs Exactly As Expected

Whether you’re quoting a project or building a long-term program, we’ll help you get material you can count on.

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