Technical Specifications

CERTI-LABEL WESTERN CEDAR PRODUCTS
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CERTI-LABEL WESTERN CEDAR SHAKES
Tapersawn Red Cedar Shakes
CEDAR SHAKE & SHINGLE BUREAU
THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY SINCE 1915
SUMAS, WASHINGTON [phone]
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Certi-Split Handsplit Shakes
Handsplit Red Cedar Shakes
PREMIUM GRADE
PREMIUM GRADE
CEDAR SHAKE & SHINGLE BUREAU
100% Edge Grain
THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY SINCE 1915
SUMAS, WASHINGTON [phone]
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Certi-Split Tapersplit Shakes
Handsplit Red Cedar Shakes
CEDAR SHAKE & SHINGLE BUREAU
PREMIUM GRADE
100% Edge Grain
100% Edge Grain
THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY SINCE 1915
SUMAS, WASHINGTON [phone]
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Certi-Split Straight-Split Shakes
Handsplit Red Cedar Shakes
CEDAR SHAKE & SHINGLE BUREAU
THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY SINCE 1915
SUMAS, WASHINGTON [phone]
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PREMIUM GRADE
100% Edge Grain
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Certi-Sawn Tapersawn Shakes
These shakes are sawn both sides. Premium and Number 1 Grades are the
most common. Premium Grade is 100% edge grain, 100% clear and 100%
heartwood. Number 1 Grade allows up to 20% flat grain in each bundle.
Number 2 and 3 Grades are also available.
These shakes have split faces and sawn backs. Cedar logs are first cut into
desired lengths. Blanks or boards of proper thickness are split and then run
diagonally through a bandsaw to produce two tapered shakes from each
blank. Available in Premium Grade (100% edge grain) or Number 1 Grade
(Up to 20% flat grain allowed in each bundle).
Produced by hand, using a sharp bladed steel froe and a mallet. The natural
shingle-like taper is achieved by reversing the block, end-for-end, with each
split. Premium Grade only.
Produced by machine or in the same manner as tapersplit shakes except
that by splitting from the same end of the block, the shakes acquire the
same thickness throughout. Premium Grade only.
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CERTIGRADE WESTERN CEDAR SHINGLES
Number 2 Red Label
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A good grade for many applications. Not less than 10" clear on 16"
shingles, 11" clear on 18" shingles and 16" clear on 24" shingles. Flat grain
and limited sapwood are permitted in this grade.
Number 3 Black Label
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A utility grade for economy applications and secondary buildings. Not less
than 6" clear on 16" and 18" shingles, 10" clear on 24" shingles.
Number 4 Undercoursing
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A utility grade for undercoursing of double coursed sidewalls only. Not a
roofing material and not to be used as a starter course for roofs.
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Number 1 Blue Label
- 100% Edge Grain - 100% All Clear -
- 100% Heartwood -
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Red Cedar Shingles
CEDAR SHAKE & SHINGLE BUREAU
THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY SINCE 1915
SUMAS, WASHINGTON [phone]
The premium grade of shingles for sidewalls and roofs. These top-grade
shingles are 100% heartwood, 100% clear and 100% edge grain. Available
in 16" or 18" or 24" lengths.
Note: Western Cedar’s natural color varies.