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Western red cedar siding grades.
Light framing is lumber 2 to 4 51 mm to 102 mm thick and 2 to 4 51 mm to 102 mm wide either rough sawn or surfaced four sides s4s.
Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns and grades including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.
For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.
Knotty western red cedar bevel siding has a rustic and warm appeal that is the less expensive than clear grades.
Western red cedar shingle panels.
Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice.
First there are two different grading systems for cedar.
Structural grade and appearance grade.
Bear creek lumber can provide a multitued of options in tongue and groove by adjusting size grade or pattern.
Tongue and groove siding can be installed at an angle vertically or horizontally.
Everything you ve ever wanted to know about western red cedar siding installation finishing and maintaining and more explore.
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Western red cedar tongue and groove siding is a highly versatile and attractive option for siding a home.
Product pattern and intended use.
Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications.
Western red cedar siding is available in clear and knotty grades.
Lumber grades are very technical and detailed which means they can be confusing and complicated when deciding what grade you want for a project.
In general the grades referred to herein are rough sawn.
Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style.
Depending upon size western red cedar is classified as light framing structural joists and planks beams and stringers or posts and timbers.
Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.
The designed may choose from clear or knotty kiln dried or green unseasoned rough sawn or surfaced on one side and two edges s1s2e.
Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project.
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Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired.
Different species have different grading systems so let s talk specifically about western red cedar.
Western red cedar trim boards.
