Western Red Cedar Bevel Siding

Western Red Cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. It is produced by resawing lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference. Bevel siding is installed horizontally and gives an attractive shadow line which varies with the thickness of siding selected.

Bevel siding is available in clear and knotty grades. Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious, upmarket applications. Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes, cottages, club-houses and rustic structures.

Western Red Cedar Pattern Sidings

The term pattern sidings describes a variety of siding products in which the board has been machined on the edge(s) and face(s) to produce siding with interlocking or overlapping joints and with smooth surfaced or rough sawn faces. These sidings fall into two broad groups: tongue and groove and lap.

 

Tongue and Groove

Western Red Cedar tongue and groove is widely for its good looks and versatility. It can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally, each method giving a distinctly different look. Tongue and groove siding is available with rough or smooth faces. Both seasoned (kiln-dried) and unseasoned (green) sidings are available. The grades are similar to those shown above. Below are some of the patterns available:

Western Red Cedar Lap Sidings

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. Channel siding is a popular type of lap siding and is used whenever a rustic appearance is desired. A versatile siding, it can be installed vertically, horizontally or diagonally. In channel siding the profile of each board partially overlaps that of the board next to it creating a channel that gives shadow line effects, provides excellent weather protection and allows for dimensional movement. Lap siding is available in the following patterns:

Not all of the above patterns are in stock at our facility but they can be ordered or machined to your specifications. We also have in stock cedar boards. Please call for price and availability.

Information on this page provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association