Overview


Six-inch clear bevel siding with a natural finish.

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Examples of siding Examples of siding Examples of siding
Semi-transparent oil based stain on 10" bevel siding
Opaque stained 6" bevel siding with accents
Textured 6" bevel siding with opaque coloured stain

The exterior finish of a building is the face it presents to the world; it defines the mood and character of the structure and reflects the image desired by its designers, builders or owners.

Western Red Cedar siding is available in a range of designs and grades, offering the variety and versatility to complement any architectural style. It adapts equally well to bold and expressive modernism or the well-defined criteria of period styling.

Above all, Western Red Cedar has an enduring beauty that projects an aura of prestige. It is a wood with great dimensional stability and natural decay resistance. Its freedom from pitch and resin makes it an excellent base for a wide range of finishes.

Siding Patterns
Bevel, pattern and board-and-batten are among the most popular sidings and there are many variations within these styles to provide a variety of designer effects to suit a wide range of tastes. Although every effort has been made in this publication to show representative grades, the actual appearance may vary between manufacturers.

Choosing a siding is largely a matter of personal preference, architectural appearance and environmental harmony. The size, height and design of a home, its setting, the changing designs of light and shade during the course of a day, will all influence the final choice.

Specifying Cedar Siding
To make sure you get quality Western Red Cedar siding, always specify cedar siding manufactured by members of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Appropriate sample specifications are given in each section of this publication.

Also availble in PDF: CedarSidingBooklet.pdf (1.1MB)

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