Installation Guide

GRADE CHARACTERISTICS USES
Extra “A”
(blue label)
Top grade Roofing and siding
No imperfections
Clear “B”
(red label)
Select grade Siding
No imperfections
on exposed surface
(up to 6”
(15.2 cm))
2
nd
Clear “C” (black label)
Economy grade Siding (rustic appearance)
Some sound knots on
exposed surface
Utility “D”
(green label)
Lowest grade Multipurpose: undercourse, shims
Various imperfections (10/10, shims 42 pieces, ...)
Eastern White Cedar Shingles / Choice of Shingles
Specifications - Grade
Eastern White Cedar Shingles are available in four grades,
each having its own distinctive features and applications:
Specifications - General
Length: Approx. 15 1/2” to 16” (39.4 to 40.6 cm)
Width: Approx. 3 1/4” to 11” (8.3 to 27.9 cm)
Butt thickness: 3/8” (1 cm)
Bundling: Area covered per bundle (box):
25 sq. ft.
(2.32 m
2
) with a 5” (12.7 cm) exposure
Bundles (boxes) per square: 4
Characteristics
Renowned for the quality of our products, we manufacture natural, KD (kiln-dried) and factory-stained shingles
in our own facilities. With its numerous properties (e.g. decay resistance, high insulation, lightness, etc.), white
cedar (thuya occidentalis) is the ideal choice for roofing or exterior siding. Its natural oils protect against
mold, moisture and insects, thereby ensuring a longer life. Cedar shingles age beautifully, even when left
untreated. They enhance the beauty of a home while blending perfectly with other natural materials such as
stone and brick.
WHERE QUALITY
Eastern White Cedar Shingles / Characteristics and Specifications
COMES NATURALLY!
Choice of Shingles
Resquared and Rebutted (R&R) Shingles
Our Extra ‘’A’’ and Clear ‘’B’’ grade (also available in 2nd Clear ‘’C’’) shingles are R&R.
They are distinguished by their perfectly straight butt, perpendicularly square with the
shingles’ two fully parallel sides. As a result, SBC R&R shingles ensure enhanced beauty
and substantial savings in installation time and costs.
Kiln-Dried (KD) Shingles
Our dehumidification kiln enables us to manufacture shingles (grades A, B and C)
having superior stability. When selected for the kiln, the shingles are prepared to
ensure uniform dryness (approx. 12% humidity) and to prevent cracking. A 30 years
warranty against wood decay is available on our KD and pre-stained shingles. For
optimal protection, all of our KD shingles are boxed.
Weathering Stained / Enviro Bleach Shingles
SBC uses the best aging stains in order to offer silvery gray ready-to-install shingles. In
fact, this product accelerates the wood’s natural weathering process while ensuring an
attractive, uniform, low-maintenance finish. Our KD shingles are individually dipped
in the stain for maximum protection. The stain’s unique water-repellent formula
provides improved wood stability and resistance to cracking, blistering and peeling.
Factory-Stained Shingles
To complete our product line, we also offer shingles
that have been factory stained with Olympic
Machinecoat™, a 100% acrylic coating. Avail-
able in an unlimited range of solid or semi-transparent colors, these shingles are suitable
for virtually all climates. Our factory-coating technology ensures full coverage of
all surfaces of the shingle, producing an attractive, even finish, and minimizing
shrinking and cupping. In collaboration with PPG/Olympic®, we offer a long-term
warranty program against cracking, flaking and peeling: 10 years, for 1 coat; and
25 years for 2 coats. Our factory-stained shingles offer the best of both worlds:
the natural beauty of real wood and the durability of a pre-stained product.
Stock Colors
Special-Cut Shingles
Would you like to add a distinctive touch to your project? You’ll find that our special-
cut shingles, either kiln-dried (natural) or factory-stained, are ideal. With a standard
width of 4 13/16”
(12.2 cm), theses shingles are available in many architectural shapes:
Round Diamond Fish-scale Arrow Octagonal Hexagonal Diagonal Square
Special Cuts - Round
(Colors may not be exactly as shown)
Cape Cod Gray
Sandstone
Safari Beige
Maximum
Naturaltone
Cedar 57503Enviro Bleach
Monterey Gray
Buzzards Bay Gray
Concord White
Weathering Stain
Available
2 coats only
THE «EASY NAILING SYSTEM»
Exclusive to SBC
•Embossed«nailline»intoeachshingletoprovide
an instant visual guide for fastener placement
•Aquicker,easierandmoreprecise
method of installing cedar shingles