Cedar Grades Siding

This brochure will help you to select the right grade for the job.

Cedar grades siding.

Cedar siding grades the buffalo lumber interpretation we created buffalo lumber s four interpreted grade categories to describe wood grades for different softwood species especially cedar in terms a layman can understand because there are several lumber ruling bodies wwpa wclib nlga nslb ris nelma spib and most grade descriptions. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. When properly finished and maintained your knotty cedar bevel siding will perform admirably for many years. Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired.

Western red cedar siding is available in clear and knotty grades. Structurally speaking knotty grades of cedar siding are still an excellent and durable choice they just have a more casual rustic appearance to them than clear cedar siding does. Heart this is the highest bevel siding nlga 201a grade. Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick.

Cedar of all the foregoing grades and surface textures is manufactured by members of the western red cedar lumber association wrcla. All clear v g heart wclib 106 aa grade is sawn vertical grain. There are also two other terms under appearance grade cedar. Appearance grades use letters a through d with a being the highest grade.

Clear grades of western red cedar bevel siding clear bevel siding is graded for smooth face use with the exception of rustic which is graded for saw textured use only. Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice. Clear cedar refers to a better cedar and is free of almost all knots but it isn t 100 free of knots. The delivery went fine.

To ensure that the cedar you specify meets the appropriate grade be certain to specify wrcla member production. Grade description grading rule paragraph1 clear v g. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project. 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.

If you want an informal natural feel to your home knotty cedar siding could be the best choice for you. Knotty western red cedar bevel siding has a rustic and warm appeal that is the less expensive than clear grades. 1x18 shingle 18in diamond cut 7 5 width 25sqft box cedar wrc siding 1 bl grade equivalent mill select kd unfinished resawn rough use om 4828 i think we should start sharing the good responses more often. Clear and knotty or stk.