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Types and Applications of Cedar Shingles #1 Shingle  A shingle, thinner than a shake, is cut tapered and smooth sawn on both faces for a very neat, tailored appearance. 16" are called ‘Fivex’ - The thickness at the butt end is 5/2" (5 butts stacked on top of each other total 2" thick). 18" are called Perfections - The thickness is 5/2 1/4". 24" are called Royals - The thickness is 4/2". #1 Grade, the best grade is clear heartwood, 100% edgegrain and with no defects. On a 4/12 and steeper pitched roof, a #1 shingle is applied at 5" exposure for 16"; 5 1/2" for 18" and 7 1/2" for 24". #2 Shingle  A #2 shingle is cut in the same lengths and thickness as a #1 shingle. The face must be 10" clear on the 16" Fivex; 11" clear on the 18" Perfections; and 16" clear on 24" Royals. Limited sapwood and flatgrain are allowed. Flatgrain can easily be detected by the grain designs on the face of the shingle. Limited knots and defects are allowed above the clear portion. On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, #2 shingles are applied at 4" for 16"; 4 1/2" for 18"; and 6 1/2" for 24". #2 Shingles are most often used for reroofing, walls, and as a starter course. #3 Shingle  A #3 grade shingle is cut in the same lengths and thickness as the #1 and #2 shingle. The face must be 6" clear on the 16"; 6" clear on the 18"; and 10" clear on the 24". Sapwood and defects are allowed above the clear portion.Limited sapwood and flatgrain are allowed. Flatgrain can easily be detected by the grain designs on the face of the shingle. Limited knots and defects are allowed above the clear portion. On a 4 1/2 pitched or steeper roof, #3 shingles are applied at 3 1/2" exposure for 16"; 4" for 18"; and 5 1/2" for 24". #3 shingles are used for the undercourse in a two course application, garden sheds, gazebos, walls for out buildings, etc. Fancy Butt Shingles  Generally used for decorative exterior and interior use. Works well on gables, dormers, feature walls, etc. Available for sidewall application: Rebutted and Rejointed Sidewall Shingles & Shakes, and Grooved Rebutted and Rejointed Shingles. 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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