Specifying Western Red Cedar Trim Boards

WRCLA Cedar Siding

The following information is required when specifying trim boards products:

Specification Information Required	Sample Specification
Species: Western Red Cedar	WRCLA Western Red Cedar
Product Pattern and Intended Use: Trim boards are generally used in applications such as corner boards, fascia, skirting, and detail around windows and doors. Specify the surface finish by choosing surfaced four sides (S4S) surfaced one side and two edges (S1S2E), or rough sawn all round (rough).	S1S2E Boards
Size: Specify the nominal size of the product.	1 x 6 in.
Grade: The grade of the product governs its overall quality. Refer to WRCLA specification literature or grading agency rule books for available grades.	Select Knotty
Grading Agency Paragraph: To ensure that the product meets a written standard, an agency grade paragraph should be referenced.	NLGA para. 200a, b
Moisture Content: Specify whether the product is to be green (unseasoned) or kiln-dried.	Green
Surface to be exposed: Specify the application orientation to assist the supplier in shipping the right product for the job.	Resawan face
Quantity: Express in linear feet	2,000 linear feet

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For optimum performance, the WRCLA recommends that Western Red Cedar is preprimed or pre-finished prior to job site delivery.
Western Red Cedar produces fewer greenhouse gases, generates less water and air pollution, requires less energy to produce than alternatives and comes from a renewable and sustainable resource.
Western Red Cedar from WRCLA members is independently certified as legal and sustainable.
• Western Red Cedar requires significantly less energy to produce than fibre cement or wood composite materials.
Unlike man-made alternatives, Western Red Cedar is biodegradeable.
Western Red Ce¬dar has the lowest environmental impact when compared with other materials such as brick and fibre cement.
The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) is non profit association representing Western Red Cedar producers, distributors and retailers throughout North America.
Western Red Cedar is one of the most durable coniferous species and can be counted on to give long and trouble free service under most conditions.
Western Red Cedar is light weight, easily worked and ideal for almost all types of finishes.
Western Red Cedar has centuries of proven performance which cannot be said of new man made products.
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Western Red Cedar siding and decking shows it has the lowest overall environmental impact when compared with brick, vinyl and fibre cement siding.
Western Red Cedar is free of pitch and resin which makes it an excellent base for protective coatings.
Western Red Cedar has 400 times better insulation (R) value than steel, 2000 times that of aluminum, 8 times that of concrete.

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