Alaskan Yellow Cedar lumber is a light yellowish color wood. Has usually straight grained with a uniform medium to fine texture. AYC lumber is lightweight and strong. Alaskan Yellow Cedar is very durable regarding decay resistance, and also resistant to most insect attacks. It is easy to finish and works easily with hand and machine tools, it turns and carves well. Holds paints, stains, glues and finishes well. AYC lumber is perfect to use in building boats (boat lumber) and also used to make outdoor furniture and soundboards for guitars. This Yellow Cedar resists splintering and wears smoothly over time.