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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. Avaliable in Premium Grade (100% edge grain) or Number 1 Grade (Up to 20% flat
grain allowed in each bundle).
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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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