Appearance grades use letters a through d with a being the highest grade.
Cedar lap siding grades.
Clear cedar has a limited number of natural characteristics and is specified when appearance of the.
Channel siding is normally supplied in unseasoned knotty grades.
Saw textured the saw textured surface.
Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick.
The face side is saw textured.
Western red cedar siding grades.
Cedar siding grades clear cedar.
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.
This is the rarest.
Just like in school the higher the letter the better quality it is with a representing the very finest cedar siding.
Knotty cedar presents a more rustic appearance and is typically supplied green unseasoned in the.
This is an architect grade.
Lap sidings can come in a variety of different sizes patterns and grades.
Our stk tight knot grade.
Pattern sidings clear 4 in tongue and groove cedar siding with light brown semi transparent stain.
1x8 dutch lap cedar siding customer select grade mill pre stained and drying on racks.
Clear and knotty or stk.
The problem is water.
Water gets behind the wood and causes problems.
Within each of these varieties the cedar is given a letter grade such as d and better or c and better.
By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands.
Clear grades are manufactured to order.
This siding type can also be supplied kilnd dried or green unseasoned.
Commonly available sizes are 1 x6 1 x8 and 1 x10.
There are also two other terms under appearance grade cedar.
Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood.
C and better clear.
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.
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.
For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.