Cedar Shakes and Shingles 

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Tapersawn Shakes

Lengths 18” and 24”. Shakes will be random widths with a minimum thickness of 3-1/2”. No more than 5% of each bundle can be less than 4” wide. Thickness options are 5/8” or 3/4”. 100% clear face. Available in premium grade and #1 grade. Available in treated or natural.
Roof Exposure Recommendations
18” shakes – 7-1/2” maximum
24” shakes – 10” maximum
Wall Exposure Recommendations
18” shakes – 8” single course
24” shakes - 10-1/2” single course
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Handsplit and Resawn Shakes

Lengths 18” and 24”; 4” minimum width; Thickness – ½” “medium” and ¾” “heavy”. Grades – Premium – Clear heartwood; 100% edge grain; no defects, #1 – Clear heartwood; 20% maximum flat grain in each bundle. Available in treated or natural.
Roof Exposure Recommendations
18” shakes – 7-1/2” maximum
24” shakes – 10” maximum
Wall Exposure Recommendations
18” shakes – 8” single course
24” shakes - 10-1/2” single course
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Perfection Shingles

Lengths – 16” (Fivex), 18” (Perfection)***most common***, 24” (Royal); width 4” minimum on 24” and 3” on 16” and 18”; Thickness is 5/2” (5 butts together measures 2” thick – approximately 3/8”)
#1 Grade – 100% edge grain; no defects
#2 grade – Face must be 10”, 11” and 16” clear or better on 16”, 18” and 24” shingles respectively. Limited flat grain should be present. Limited knots and defects are allowed ABOVE the clear portion
Uses
#1 grade – Roofing (3/12 or steeper) or sidewall applications – available in treated or natural
#2 grade – Sidewall, Starter course – Available in treated or natural
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Other Cedar Options

Rebutted and Rejointed Shingles:
#1 Grade:
Even, tailored appearance on courses and spacing. Sold in BOXES not bundles. Available in 16”,18” and 24” lengths.

Fancy Butt Shingles
#1 Grade
Unique butt designs used to create interesting patterns and designs on sidewall applications. Available in multiple “butt” designs and 16” and 18” lengths.



*Not all shake & shingle products are the same. Don’t be fooled by the “blue label“ sales pitch. CSSB Member product has Certi-labelTM branding at the top of the label and guarantees you that the manufacturer’s products are inspected by an accredited third party agency.*
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