About Lomimiria
Lomimiria is an independent reference site focused on one narrow subject: using cedar wood in outdoor structures and fencing. The content is written for homeowners and trades in Canada who want construction detail rather than sales copy.
What this site covers
The guides stay within a defined scope: selecting cedar grades, building privacy fences, constructing raised garden beds, and applying protective finishes to extend the life of outdoor cedar. Each topic is treated as a practical task with the decisions that affect how the wood performs over time.
How the content is prepared
Articles are written to be verifiable against publicly available references such as the Canadian Wood Council, Natural Resources Canada and the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Where exact figures vary by location, such as frost depth or local bylaws, the guides point readers to the authority that holds the correct number rather than printing a single value that may not apply.
Region of focus
Examples lean on Canadian conditions, with western red cedar from British Columbia as the most common material. The general principles apply more widely, but climate-specific details such as frost depth should always be checked locally.
Contact
General questions about the topics here can be sent through the form on the home page or by email at editor@lomimiria.org.