guide to Cedar Shakes Effective immediately, Reese now stocks Cedar Shakes in both the Premium Grade and #1 Grade. We will stock both grades in both medium thickness (1/2" minimum) and heavy thickness (3/4" minimum). See the back of this page for a detailed description of Premium and #1 Grade.

We also now stock the #1 Grade of both thicknesses of Cedar Shakes already pressure treated with a CCA (chromated copper arsenate) preservative. This presevative inhibits the growth of moss, fungus and mildew and makes the wood less inviting to insects and vermin. We recommend the use of stainless steel nails for fastening CCA preserved cedar roofing products.

We will continue to stock Perfection (18") Cedar Shingles in both #1 and #2 grades, but we have discontinued the # 4 grade of cedar shingles. You can use the #2 grade of Cedar Shingles for starter shingles for untreated shakes. You should buy the treated #2 starter shingles for use with treated shakes.

We have both treated and untreated Hip & Ridge in stock.

NOTE: The CCA treatment will greatly enhance the life of the Cedar Shake Roof, but it IS NOT a fire treatment. Fire treated Cedar Shakes are special order only.

PRICING NOTE:

The Canadian dollar changes considerably when compared to the US Dollar. Generally speaking, as the Canadian dollar strengthens, Canadian exports (Cedar Shakes, for example, increase in cost.) Be very careful to get up-to date pricing when quoting Cedar Shakes or Shingles.

As always, the best thing to do is to visit www.ReeseWholesale.com for current, accurate pricing.

6-22-2009

Thuja PlicataWestern Red Cedar

Flat Grain.

Grading Guide to Cedar Shakes and Shingles

There are two grades of Handsplit and Resawn Cedar Shakes. Premium Grade: Clear Heartwood, 100% Edge GrainNumber 1 Grade: Clear Heartwood, Maximum 20% Flat Grain

Reese stocks 24" shakes in both grades and two thicknesses: Heavies have a 3/4" (19mm) minimum butt thickness Mediums have a 1/2" (13mm) minimum butt thickness

We stock CCA presevative treated shakes in the Number 1 grade of both heavy and medium shakes.______________________________________________________________

There are four grades of Red Cedar Shingles.

#1 Blue Label: Clear Heartwood, 100% Edge Grain, No Defects

#2 Red Label: Clear face from butt end (11" for 18" shingle), limited sapwood and flat grain, limited knots and defects above clear portion.

#3 Black Label: Clear face from butt end (6" for 18" shingle), limited sapwood and flat grain, limited knots and defects above clear portion.

#4 Undercoursing - Unsuitable for most exterior applications

The term "Perfections" refers to red cedar shingles that are 18" long, and is not a reflection of quality. Perfection shingles are available in all four grades.

Reese stocks 18" #1 Blue Label Perfections Red Cedar Shingles and 18" #2 Red Label Perfections. We maintain a limited inventory of CCA treated Red Cedar Shingles. We do not stock #3 or #4 shingles.

6-25-2009

Triming off the Sapwood.

Edge Grain Flat Grain

For additional information contact:

The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureauwww.cedarbureau.org

Anglo American Cedar products Ltd.www.angloamerican.com

Edge Grain Grain.