Cedar Wall
An old-growth western red cedar perimeter wall detailed to last a century with minimal maintenance.
A study in material longevity. This old-growth western red cedar wall around a private residence was designed and built to last a hundred years. Because the wood is so valuable, each piece was selected by hand, and details such as water-shedding joints and surface treatments were chosen to extend its life. Connection points were kept to a minimum so individual boards can be repaired without disturbing the whole wall.
Patrick Danielson worked on the detailing and construction of the wall with Dennis Williams Construction, before founding DAO.
- Status
- Past experience
- Period
- 2012
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Sector
- Residential
- Structure
- Wood and reinforced concrete
- Scale
- 1 storey
- Client
- Private residence
Project team and credits
- ConstructionDennis Williams Construction
