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Certi-Split®
Handsplit Shakes |
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These shakes
have split faces and sawn backs. Cedar
logs are first cut into desired lengths.
Blanks or boards of proper thickness are
split and then run diagonally through a
bandsaw to produce 2 tapered shapes from
each blank. Available in Premium Grade
(100% edge grain) or Number 1 Grade (Up
to 20% flat grain allowed in each
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Certi-Sawn®
Tapersawn Shakes |
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These shakes
are sawn on both sides. Premium and
Number 1 grades are the most common.
Premium Grade is 100% edge grain, 100%
clear, and 100% heartwood. Number 1
Grade allows up to 20% flat grain in
each bundle. Number 2 and 3 grades are
also available. |
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Certi-Split®
Tapersplit |
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Produced by
hand, using a sharp bladed steel froe
and a mallet. The natural, shingle-like
taper is achieved by reversing the
block, end-for-end, with each split.
Premium Grade only. |
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Certi-Split®
Straightsplit |
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Produced by
machine or in the same manner as
tapersplit shakes except that by
splitting from the same end of the
block, the shakes aquire the same
thickness throughout. Premium Grade
only. |
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Number 1
Blue Label® |
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The premium
grade of shingles for roofs and
sidewalls. These top-grade shingles are
100% heartwood, 100% clear and 100% edge
grain. Available in 16" or 18" or 24"
lengths. |
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Number 2
Red Label |
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A good grade
for many applications. Not less than 10"
clear on 16" shingles, 11" clear on 18"
shingles, and 16" clear on 24" shingles.
Flat grain and limited sapwood are
permitted in this grade. |
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Number 3
Black Label |
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A utility
grade for economy applications and
secondary buildings. Not less than 6"
clear on 16" and 18" shingles, 10" clear
on 24" shingles. |
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Number 4
Undercoursing |
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A utility
grade for undercoursing of double
coursed sidewalls only. Not a roofing
material, and not to be used as a
starter course for roofs. |
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