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Brindisi & Yaroscak Custom Builders, Inc. Architect: Bartels Pagliaro Architects, Photo: Olson Photographic Welcome to a world of beauty… enhanced even more with modern finishes and coatings. Like a breath of fresh spring air, cedar shake and shingle sidewall products give your home natural good looks and durability. There are virtually limitless design and color options for your consideration – and we invite you to experience the delight of choice in the following pages.
Finishes/Coatings Definitions for Western Red Cedar Sidewall Important note: The information provided herein is of a general nature only; check with your finishes/coatings manufacturer and sidewall product manufacturer (both of these are now referred to as “manufacturers”) for details on your specific project. This brochure focuses on factory finishing of kiln-dried sidewall products, recommended to save on labor costs and enhance consistency (refer to page 4 for in-field application data).
3 TRANSPARENT/NATURAL FINISHES Surfaces: saw textured and split surfaces Finish: clear, lightly pigmented (penetrating) - allows natural grain to show through • Penetrating oil based stains • Shortest service life • Good chemistry brands contain: 1. Mold and mildew inhibitors 2. UV filters C & H Roofing Inc. 4 SEMI TRANSPARENT Surfaces: saw textured and split surfaces Finish: either penetrating oil based or latex based. Both have additional pigment but allow the wood grain to show.
Sidewall Project Tips In-Field Application Overview All areas of the world present unique finishes/coatings challenges and following instructions suited to your local climatic conditions is advised.
Extractive bleeding - Facts It’s natural Extractives are contained in the wood of all tree species. Dry wood is composed of both organic and .01-1.0% inorganic materials. The organic components are referred to as extractives which include tannins, essential oils, and resins, (western red cedar is nonresinous).
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Architect: Gary Tabasinske, AIA Photo: Chris Eden Photo: B.C.F. Shake Mill Ltd. Photo: Wolf Wenzel Graphics Photo: B.C.F. Shake Mill Ltd. The Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau would like to thank everyone who contributed images and product for this brochure. Contact us for more specific information: R Tel.: 604-820-7700 www.cedarbureau.org Fax: 604-820-0266 info@cedarbureau.
