Western Red Cedar Shakes

from £6,755.00

£193.00 (inc VAT) per bundle. Minimum order - 35 bundles.

Western Red Cedar shakes have a distinctive warm, reddish-brown colour. They are durable, lighter in weight than larch or oak and sustainable, making them an excellent alternative to traditional roof and wall tiles. Sourced from Canada.

Our standard western red cedar shakes are all hand radially cleft to give an 80% fully quartered shake 20% billet. The shakes are bevelled and chamfered at the butt end.

Minimum Order

  • Minimum order quantity is 35 bundles.

Price

  • All prices include VAT but exclude delivery costs.

  • Price per bundle - £193.00 inc VAT. Each bundle contains approx. 1.33m2 coverage with a 140mm exposure.

Size

  • Length - 450mm

  • Thickness - 12-15mm approx. at the butt

  • Widths - Shakes are supplied in random widths and the packs calculated for a given coverage. They should be used ‘as they come’, packs should not be sorted for widths. Western red cedar shakes are generally 80mm and wider.

Coverage

  • Each bundle contains 9.5 linear metres of elements (laid side by side).

  • 1 bundle on a roof with a 3-ply lay up will cover - 1.33m2. 22 degree pitch and greater for roofs.

  • 1 bundle on a wall with a 2-ply lay up will cover - 1.63m2. 71 to 90 degrees for walls.

  • Roof: 3-ply lay up with a 140mm exposure. Wall: 2-ply layup with a 200mm exposure. Allow for approx. 3mm gap between the shakes.

  • Fixing with a ‘thumb’s distance’ in from the two long edges.

Expected Life

  • General life expectancy is 45 - 65 years (Southern elevations being the most hostile).

Lead Time

  • Timber shakes are a hand-made product, please contact us for up-to-date lead times.

Delivery/Click & Collect

  • Although the only option is Click & Collect, we will be able to advise you of the delivery cost when you place your order. Once your order is ready, we will contact you to arrange a delivery date/time.

  • Our WL West delivery lorry delivers to the following postcodes in the UK: BH, BN, BR, CR, CT, DA, DT, E, EC, EN, GU, HA, HP, IG, KT, LU, ME, MK, N, NW, OX, PO, RG, RH, RM, SE, SL, SM, SN, SO, SP, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WD.

  • Outside of this area we will arrange delivery via a third party.

  • Timber shakes and shingles are delivered on a pallet. Please ensure you have the appropriate equipment and personnel to manage unloading, which might require more than one person.

Wastage Allowance

  • Please ensure when ordering that you make an allowance for wastage. We recommend adding an additional 5-7.5% over and above your initial requirements.

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£193.00 (inc VAT) per bundle. Minimum order - 35 bundles.

Western Red Cedar shakes have a distinctive warm, reddish-brown colour. They are durable, lighter in weight than larch or oak and sustainable, making them an excellent alternative to traditional roof and wall tiles. Sourced from Canada.

Our standard western red cedar shakes are all hand radially cleft to give an 80% fully quartered shake 20% billet. The shakes are bevelled and chamfered at the butt end.

Minimum Order

  • Minimum order quantity is 35 bundles.

Price

  • All prices include VAT but exclude delivery costs.

  • Price per bundle - £193.00 inc VAT. Each bundle contains approx. 1.33m2 coverage with a 140mm exposure.

Size

  • Length - 450mm

  • Thickness - 12-15mm approx. at the butt

  • Widths - Shakes are supplied in random widths and the packs calculated for a given coverage. They should be used ‘as they come’, packs should not be sorted for widths. Western red cedar shakes are generally 80mm and wider.

Coverage

  • Each bundle contains 9.5 linear metres of elements (laid side by side).

  • 1 bundle on a roof with a 3-ply lay up will cover - 1.33m2. 22 degree pitch and greater for roofs.

  • 1 bundle on a wall with a 2-ply lay up will cover - 1.63m2. 71 to 90 degrees for walls.

  • Roof: 3-ply lay up with a 140mm exposure. Wall: 2-ply layup with a 200mm exposure. Allow for approx. 3mm gap between the shakes.

  • Fixing with a ‘thumb’s distance’ in from the two long edges.

Expected Life

  • General life expectancy is 45 - 65 years (Southern elevations being the most hostile).

Lead Time

  • Timber shakes are a hand-made product, please contact us for up-to-date lead times.

Delivery/Click & Collect

  • Although the only option is Click & Collect, we will be able to advise you of the delivery cost when you place your order. Once your order is ready, we will contact you to arrange a delivery date/time.

  • Our WL West delivery lorry delivers to the following postcodes in the UK: BH, BN, BR, CR, CT, DA, DT, E, EC, EN, GU, HA, HP, IG, KT, LU, ME, MK, N, NW, OX, PO, RG, RH, RM, SE, SL, SM, SN, SO, SP, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WD.

  • Outside of this area we will arrange delivery via a third party.

  • Timber shakes and shingles are delivered on a pallet. Please ensure you have the appropriate equipment and personnel to manage unloading, which might require more than one person.

Wastage Allowance

  • Please ensure when ordering that you make an allowance for wastage. We recommend adding an additional 5-7.5% over and above your initial requirements.

£193.00 (inc VAT) per bundle. Minimum order - 35 bundles.

Western Red Cedar shakes have a distinctive warm, reddish-brown colour. They are durable, lighter in weight than larch or oak and sustainable, making them an excellent alternative to traditional roof and wall tiles. Sourced from Canada.

Our standard western red cedar shakes are all hand radially cleft to give an 80% fully quartered shake 20% billet. The shakes are bevelled and chamfered at the butt end.

Minimum Order

  • Minimum order quantity is 35 bundles.

Price

  • All prices include VAT but exclude delivery costs.

  • Price per bundle - £193.00 inc VAT. Each bundle contains approx. 1.33m2 coverage with a 140mm exposure.

Size

  • Length - 450mm

  • Thickness - 12-15mm approx. at the butt

  • Widths - Shakes are supplied in random widths and the packs calculated for a given coverage. They should be used ‘as they come’, packs should not be sorted for widths. Western red cedar shakes are generally 80mm and wider.

Coverage

  • Each bundle contains 9.5 linear metres of elements (laid side by side).

  • 1 bundle on a roof with a 3-ply lay up will cover - 1.33m2. 22 degree pitch and greater for roofs.

  • 1 bundle on a wall with a 2-ply lay up will cover - 1.63m2. 71 to 90 degrees for walls.

  • Roof: 3-ply lay up with a 140mm exposure. Wall: 2-ply layup with a 200mm exposure. Allow for approx. 3mm gap between the shakes.

  • Fixing with a ‘thumb’s distance’ in from the two long edges.

Expected Life

  • General life expectancy is 45 - 65 years (Southern elevations being the most hostile).

Lead Time

  • Timber shakes are a hand-made product, please contact us for up-to-date lead times.

Delivery/Click & Collect

  • Although the only option is Click & Collect, we will be able to advise you of the delivery cost when you place your order. Once your order is ready, we will contact you to arrange a delivery date/time.

  • Our WL West delivery lorry delivers to the following postcodes in the UK: BH, BN, BR, CR, CT, DA, DT, E, EC, EN, GU, HA, HP, IG, KT, LU, ME, MK, N, NW, OX, PO, RG, RH, RM, SE, SL, SM, SN, SO, SP, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WD.

  • Outside of this area we will arrange delivery via a third party.

  • Timber shakes and shingles are delivered on a pallet. Please ensure you have the appropriate equipment and personnel to manage unloading, which might require more than one person.

Wastage Allowance

  • Please ensure when ordering that you make an allowance for wastage. We recommend adding an additional 5-7.5% over and above your initial requirements.

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