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Types of Cedar Shakes - Printing Version This single page contains all pages of this document for easier printing. #1 Tapersawn Shake  Both faces are sawn; like that of a shingle, but is a cut thicker. This shake has a naturally tailored look of a shingle but is complimented by the sharp shadow line of a shake caused by the thicker butt. The Tapersawn Shake is the most popular wood roof on the West Coast of British Columbia and is rapidly growing in popularity in the rest of Canada and the USA. It is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 5/8" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake. #2 Tapersawn Shake  The #2 Tapersawn is cut in the same lengths and thickness as that of the Tapersawn Shake.The lower half of the shake is clear. Flat and cross grains are allowed. The top half of the shake allow tight knots and other limited defects. This is a reroofing product for residences. It is also used for wall shake applications, starter coursing, sheds, etc. The application exposure is dropped from 7 1/2" to 5 1/2" for the 18" shake and from 10" to 7 1/2" for the 24" #2 Tapersawn Shake. #1 Grooved Tapersawn Shake  This shake is a Tapersawn shake that has been machine-grooved to resemble a handsplit shake or resawn shake.Being a Tapersawn shake, the Grooved Tapersawn shake is applied at the same exposure as the Tapersawn. As with the Tapersawn Shake, a 3/4" thick but can be custom cut for an even sharper shadow line. The exposure application is the same as that of the 5/8" thick Tapersawn shake. Heavy Split & Resawn Shake  A Split and Resawn Shake is sawn on the back face and split with the natural grain of the wood giving the shake a highly textured surface on the exposed face. Also known as a Heavy Resaw, it is thicker and heavier than any other shake, giving the roof a very rugged or rustic appearance. It is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 3/4" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake. Medium Split & Resawn Shake  Cut in the same manner as the Heavy Resaw, the Medium Split and Resawn Shake is not cut as thick or as heavy as the Heavy Split and Resawn Shake. Also known as a Medium Resaw, it gives the roof a very textured appearance. The Medium Split & Resawn Shake is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 1/2" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake. Tapersplit Shake  The Tapersplit Shake is produced by reversing the block, end for end, with each split. The best part of the tree is required for this naturally split shake, which is largely produced by hand with a mallet and froe.A Tapersplit roof will give a less rustic, rippled shadow line. It is cut from clear heartwood, 100% edgegrain, and with no defects. The Tapersplit Shake is cut 1/2" thick and 24" in length and is applied at 10" exposure on a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof. Straightsplit Shake  This shake, also known as a Barn Shake and many years ago, was known as a Ranch Shake. It is commonly mistaken that it is used only for barns.It is produced mainly by machine but can also be split with a mallet and froe, in the same manner as the Tapersplit Shake. The difference between the Straightsplit and the Tapersplit is that the Straightsplit is split from the same end of the block, which produces the same thickness throughout. The Straightsplit creates a rippled shadow line on the roof. It is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 3/8" to 1/2" thick and is cut in two lengths: 18" and 24". Ridgecap  Generally, Ridgecapping is produced using Tapersawn Shakes. Ridgecapping can be produced from any type of shake or shingle.
This basic information is provided to give the homeowner a fundamental understanding of what type of shingle or shake to order when a wood roofing product is desired. To receive specific information on shingles and shakes, or technical roofing application, please contact Stoney Cedar Ltd., by telephone or e-mail at the listings below: |
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