• Love Your Roof!

    Another happy customer completing his new roof. Western Red Cedar No.1 Blue Label 18" Perfection shingles, CCA Preservative Pressure Treated. Customer photo - 2004.

  • A Bay Area Beauty!

    Western Red Cedar No.1 16" 5X shingles applied on a wall in Berkley, CA at a 5" (125mm) exposure. The shingles were stained with an alkyd oil translucent stain. Staff photo - 2005.

  • Knoxville Heavy Handsplits

    Western Red Cedar Premium Grade 24" x 3/4" Heavy Handsplit Resawn Shakes, CCA treated, applied at 10" exposure using felt paper interlayment. Staff photo - 2012.

  • Tapersawn in Whistler, BC

    Photo taken at Whistler/Blackcomb, BC. It is a beautiful example of a Western Red Cedar Premium Grade 18" x 5/8" Tapersawn Shake. Staff photo - 2003.

  • Yellow Cedar in Seattle

    A custom built house along the Seattle waterfront required some special shakes for an extra special roof. Alaska Yellow Cedar 18" x 1/2" Handsplit and Resawn Shakes applied at a 5-1/2" exposure, CCA treated. Staff photo - 2011.

  • Cedar Shake Shingle Accessories

    Ensure your roof or sidewall project uses the finest, recommended fasteners, tools and techniques. All too many times we hear about incorrect applications not lasting to their full potential. Ask us for help! Staff photo - 2012.

  • World Wide Export

    We have shipments departing around the globe almost every day. USA Offshore shipments are our specialty. This photo shows a beautiful teak roof on a Buddhist Temple in Northern Thailand. Staff photo - 2011.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

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Wood siding, particularly the ones made of cedar, is one of the most popular choices among many homeowners who wish to add durability and protection to their houses, and at the same time increase their homes' aesthetic value. Though these additions are known for their quality and longevity, they still have a few problems, which could affect their overall appeal. The biggest reason is, cedar shingle siding can gradually stain is due to moisture, which can be prevented in a number of ways.

First, the cedar needs to be properly cured. If the wood does not have a moisture content of 15% or lower before it is treated, problems will arise with excessive staining. Aside from that, the surface of the cedar must be adequately primed and sealed; this includes all edges and cut ends. This is important because if either the flashing or water infiltration prevention is inadequate, excess moisture could get behind the siding and cause a greater amount of staining.

Apart from these, homeowners may encounter other problems if they don't get the best siding available. Although issues can still be remedied, the best way to avoid problems is by finding the right sources. Obviously, only reliable retailers of construction materials can offer the best cedar siding available.


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