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| Eastern White Cedar Shingles |
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Max Exposure |
Max Exposure |
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16" Rebutted & Rejointed (R&R), KD,
Extras (A)
sound, tight knots above 8" clear line, mostly mixed
or flat grain, parallel edges and square sawn butts |
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6" |
Economy |
16" R&R, KD, Clears (B)
unsound knots and/or holes above 6" clear line,
mostly mixed or flat grain, parallel edges and square
sawn butts |
6" |
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* Items are stocked by Edmund A. Allen Lumber Company
** Our EWC Shingle manufacturers endorse the narrower exposure, especially
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R&R shingles are square at the butt and have straight, parallel edges.
Factory finishing both faces on shingles greatly improves stability and longevity.
Currently, oil-based products penetrate better and reduce extractive discoloration
(great primer coat).
Latex (water-based) coatings build a more flexible and durable film (great topcoat).
A two-coat solid factory applied system is the best value and protection on sidewall shingles.
Factory finished shingles are packaged in cardboard cartons and must be kept dry prior
to installation.
After factory finishing, we may repackage for optimal handling; however, orders are
invoiced according to original mill packaging. |
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