CERTIGRADE® RED CEDAR SHINGLES

Number 1 Grade, Blue Label
Description
Lengths 16-inch (Fivex), 18-inch (Perfection), 24-inch (Royal); width 4" minimum, on 24-inch and 3" on 16-inch and 18-inch; thickness of 16-inch is 5/2" (5 butts together measures 2" thick), 18-inch is 5/2, ¼" thick, 24-inch is 4/2" thick. Clear heartwood; 100% edge grain; no defects.

Recommended Use
For walls and roofs on 3:12 pitch and steeper where a premium quality product is desired.

N umber 2 Grade Red Label
Description
Lengths 16-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch; thickness of 16-inch is 5/2", 18-inch is 5/2 ¼", 24-inch is a 4/2"; width 4" minimum. Face must be 10", 11" and 16" clear or better on 16-inch, 18-inch and 24-inch shingles, respectively. Limited sapwood and flat grain are allowed. Limited knots and defects are allowed above the clear portion.

Recommended Use
For walls and roofs on 3:12 pitch and steeper where a good quality product is desired.

Number 3 Grade, Black Label
Description
Lengths 16-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch; thickness of 16-inch is 5/2", 18-inch is 5/2 ¼", 24-inch is a 4/2"; width is 3" minimum, 2 ½" minimum on 16-inch. Face must be 6" clear on 16-inch and 18-inch, 10" clear on 24-inch. Unlimited sapwood and flat grain allowed. Limited knots and defects above clear portion.

Recommended Use
For walls and roofs on 3:12 pitch and steeper where an economy product is acceptable.

Undercoursing Grade
Description
Lengths 16-inch, 18-inch, thickness 5/2" and 5/2 ¼" respectively; width 2 ½" minimum. Unlimited defects, flat grain and sapwood.

Recommended Use
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.

Special Undercoursing
Same grade requirements as undercoursing grade, except each bundle also contains the machine production of No. 3 grade shingles.

Roof Exposure Tables

No.1 Blue Label: Maximum exposure recommended for roofs
PITCH
LENGTH
 
3:12 to 4:12
4:12 and steeper
16" 18" 24"
3¾" 4½" 5¾"
5" 5½" 7½"

No.2 Red Label: Maximum exposure recommended for roofs
PITCH
LENGTH
 
3:12 to 4:12
4:12 and steeper
16" 18" 24"
3½" 4" 5½"
4" 4½" 6½"

No.3 Black Label: Maximum exposure recommended for roofs
PITCH
LENGTH
 
3:12 to 4:12
4:12 and steeper
16" 18" 24"
3" 3½" 5"
3½" 4" 5½"

  • Class A, B & C fire ratings may be obtained by specifying Certi-Guard® pressure impregnated fire-retardant treatment, on number 1 grade product.
  • Certi-Last® pressure impregnated preservative treatment is available for added longevity.
  • Contact the treatment company for treatment warranty information, accessory product requirements (including recommended fastener types) and application details for treated cedar material.
  • Certi-label™ cedar shake and shingle hip and ridge units are manufactured by members of the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau are graded in accordance with UBC Standards No. 15-3 and 15-4 and/or CSA 0118.1.
  • This is only a product description necessary for selection of materials and grades. For a new roof construction manual and/or wall manual please contact: info@cedarbureau.com.
CERTI-RIDGE® HANDSPLIT SHAKE HIP & RIDGE UNITS

Number 1 Grade
Description
Manufactured from Number 1 Grade Certi-Split® shakes. Lengths 24-inch; thickness ½" medium, ¾" heavy; widths not less than 9" (measured on the inner surface at the butt end). 20 units per bundle.

CERTI-RIDGE® HANDSPLIT SHAKE HIP & RIDGE UNITS

Number 1 Grade, Blue Label
Description
Manufactured from quality Number 1 Grade Certi-Sawn® shakes. Lengths 18-inch; 24-inch; thickness 5/8", ¾"; widths not less than 9" (measured on the inner surface at the butt end). 20 units per bundle.

Number 2 Grade, Red Label
Description
Manufactured from Number 2 Grade Certi-Sawn® shakes. Lengths 18-inch, 24-inch; thickness 5/8" or ¾"; widths not less than 9" (measured on the inner surface at the butt end). 20 units per bundle.

Exposures
The hip & ridge exposure should be equal to or less than the exposure in the field of the roof, and should not exceed the maximum exposure for the specified length and grade.

Recommended Use
The appropriate hip and ridge unit should be selected to match the adjacent shingles or shakes. However, in many areas a tapersawn hip and ridge units is used on both shingle and shake applications. Hip and ridge product type selection should be performed in accordance with the aesthetic look desired.

CERTI-RIDGE® SHINGLE HIP & RIDGE UNITS

Number 1 Grade Blue Label
Description
Manufactured from quality Number 1 Grade, Blue Label cedar shingles. Lengths 16-inch and 18-inch; widths 7" minimum (measured over the top at the butt end). 40 units per bundle for 16-inch; 36 units per bundle for 18-inch.

Number 2 Grade, Red Label
Description
Manufactured from Number 2 Grade, Red Label cedar shingles. Lengths 16-inch and 18-inch; widths 7" minimum (measured over the top of the butt end). 40 units per bundle for 16-inch; 36 units per bundle for 18-inch.
  • Class A, B & C fire ratings may be obtained by specifying Certi-Guard® pressure impregnated fire-retardant treatment, on number 1 grade product.
  • Certi-Last® pressure impregnated preservative treatment is available for added longevity.
  • Contact the treatment company for treatment warranty information, accessory product requirements (including recommended fastener types) and application details for treated cedar material.
  • Certi-label™ cedar shake and shingle hip and ridge units are manufactured by members of the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau are graded in accordance with UBC Standards No. 15-3 and 15-4 and/or CSA 0118.1.
This is only a product description necessary for selection of materials and grades. For a new roof construction manual and/or wall manual please contact: info@cedarbureau.com.