Cedar Lap Siding Grades

This siding type can also be supplied kilnd dried or green unseasoned.

Cedar lap siding grades.

The two most common patterns for lap siding are going to be shiplap with a center match pattern or channel rustic. By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands. Commonly available sizes are 1 x6 1 x8 and 1 x10. Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood.

Lap sidings can come in a variety of different sizes patterns and grades. Lap sidings are normally supplied in a variety of patterns either green unseasoned or dry in clear or knotty grades and with a smooth or saw textured face. Clear grades are manufactured to order. Our stk tight knot grade.

This is the rarest. Cedar siding grades clear cedar. There are also two other terms under appearance grade cedar. Channel siding is normally supplied in unseasoned knotty grades.

This is an architect grade. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Pattern sidings clear 4 in tongue and groove cedar siding with light brown semi transparent stain. Near clear has very few very tiny knots and a median price point for the knot so fond.

1x8 dutch lap cedar siding customer select grade mill pre stained and drying on racks. Western red cedar siding grades. Knotty cedar presents a more rustic appearance and is typically supplied green unseasoned in the. Saw textured the saw textured surface.

The face side is saw textured. 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. Clear and knotty or stk. Within each of these varieties the cedar is given a letter grade such as d and better or c and better.

Clear cedar has a limited number of natural characteristics and is specified when appearance of the. Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick. Just like in school the higher the letter the better quality it is with a representing the very finest cedar siding. Appearance grades use letters a through d with a being the highest grade.

Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. Tongue and groove siding is manufactured in clear grades suitable for a more formal elegant appearance particularly when pieces are smooth faced knotty grades are in demand for their smart casual look.