Cedar Lap Siding Grades

1x8 dutch lap cedar siding customer select grade mill pre stained and drying on racks.

Cedar lap siding grades.

This siding type can also be supplied kilnd dried or green unseasoned. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Appearance grades use letters a through d with a being the highest grade. This is the rarest.

Clear grades are manufactured to order. The face side is saw textured. Clear cedar has a limited number of natural characteristics and is specified when appearance of the. Our stk tight knot grade.

The two most common patterns for lap siding are going to be shiplap with a center match pattern or channel rustic. Within each of these varieties the cedar is given a letter grade such as d and better or c and better. Just like in school the higher the letter the better quality it is with a representing the very finest cedar siding. Lap sidings can come in a variety of different sizes patterns and grades.

There are also two other terms under appearance grade cedar. This is an architect grade. Near clear has very few very tiny knots and a median price point for the knot so fond. 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.

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. Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood. Cedar siding grades clear cedar. Pattern sidings clear 4 in tongue and groove cedar siding with light brown semi transparent stain.

Commonly available sizes are 1 x6 1 x8 and 1 x10. Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick. C and better clear. Knotty cedar presents a more rustic appearance and is typically supplied green unseasoned in the.

The problem is water. Saw textured the saw textured surface. Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. Western red cedar siding grades.

Cedar is also graded based on appearance which is called appearance grade or select lumber. 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.