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Rebutted & Rejointed Cedar Siding Shingles are manufactured specifically for use on exterior and interior wall surfaces. They are a low maintenance siding product that adds decades of beauty, texture, durability and insulating qualities to any project, whether it is new construction or a renovation. All of our Siding Shingles are machine trimmed for parallel edges and have smooth butts with all four corners sawn at right angles. They are available in a variety of factory finished options to suit your specific project. We provide a wide range of color options including a custom matching process, making your choices virtually limitless. Cedar Siding Shingles provide the highest insulation value of any siding product on the market and are manufactured from a 100% renewable resource making it the environmentally sound choice. There are three species of Cedar R&R available. Please click on the pictures below for more information and pricing.
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Roofing Shingles Roofing Shingles provide superior weather protection and boost curb appeal for homes throughout the U.S. and Canada.Available in a full range of colors and in Cool Colors for select markets. Call us at 1-877-850-1767
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Tapersawn Shakes Tapersawn Shingles Direct Cedar Supplies is a major world supplier of cedar shake and shingle roofing and tapersawn shakes. We are a red cedar shake manufacturer.
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Ridge Cap Units | Direct Cedar Supplies WESTERN RED CEDAR SHAKE HIP & RIDGE CAPS Ridge Cap Units | The appropriate hip and ridge unit should be selected to match the adjacent shingles or shakes. Call us at 1-877-850-1767 for more info.

Grading Authority

For shake and shingle grading rules, the International Residential Code (IRC) generally defers to the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (CSSB). The CSSB is an international trade association whose members are shake and shingle manufacturers. In addition to helping develop manufacturing and application standards, the CSSB is a good source for general information on wood roof-covering products.

The IRC and the CSSB differ somewhat in their recommended installation requirements. Local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) may also have differing requirements. The CSSB-97 Grading Rules have been adopted by the IRC, the International Building Code (IBC), and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC).

Available Grades

Shakes are available in four grades: premium, #1, #2 and #3.

Wood shingles are graded according to how they’re cut and the location of their knots and checks. You probably won’t be able to identify the grade, and you’re not required to.

Warranties

Manufacturers’ warranties vary and may require installation by a certified installer. A common warranty caveat that is widely accepted is that installation must be performed by a CSSB-approved installer.

18″ TAPERSAWN SHAKES

24″ TAPERSAWN SHAKES

HAND-SPLIT & RESAWN SHAKES

About us

Direct Cedar Supplies Ltd, located in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, has been manufacturing and brokering cedar shakes and shingles for over 20 years.

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Siding Shingles (R&R)
Roof Shingles
Hand Split Shakes
Shingle Panels
Custom Cut Shake & Shingles
Tapersawn Shakes
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Office: 30694 Simpson Rd Unit A
Abbotsford, BC
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