Western Red Cedar Shingles
Western Red Cedar shingles have a smooth, uniform appearance and are a unique and attractive reddish-brown colour. They are durable, lightweight, stable and environmentally friendly making them a sought-after alternative to traditional roof and wall tiles.
Standard Western Red Cedar Shingles
These shingles are sawn (taper), random width, mixed edge flat grains and straight edged as standard at the butt end or bevelled as an option. We recommend a 3-ply cladding on roofs and walls.
| Shingle lengths (mm) | Approx. thickness (mm) |
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| 450 | 10 or 15 |
| 400 | 10 |
Coverage
The type of wood, shingle length, method of laying, weather exposure and desired covering density should be taken into consideration when making calculations.
Please note: shingles are supplied in random widths and the packs calculated for a given coverage. The shingles should be used ‘as they come’, packs should not be sorted for widths.
Roof – shingles should be laid 3-ply
Exterior façade/wall – shingles should be laid 2-ply to 3-ply
Interior wall – shingles can be laid 2-ply
Calculation Table for Coverage
| Shake lengths (mm) | 450 | 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popular lengths for roof (R)/wall (W) | R/W | R/W | |
| Roof/Wall 3-ply ① (22° to 90°) | Exposure in mm ④ | 140 | 125 |
| Linear metres per m² | 7.14 | 8.0 | |
| Wall 2-ply ② (71° to 90°) | Exposure in mm ④ | 180 | 160 |
| Linear metres per m² | 5.0 | 5.56 |
The exposure should not exceed ⅓ the length of the shingle. Minimum roof pitch approx. 18-20°
The exposure should not exceed ½ the length of the shingle
LM – Linear Metre (100cm x shingle length)
EXP – Weather exposure (distance from the shingle bottom edge to the next above shingle bottom edge)
Additional Information
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Wall Cladding
m² wall area
linear metre starter course (on the wall)
mm desired weather exposure
mm shingle length
Roof Coverage
m² roof area
linear metres for eave (the first course of shingles laid on a roof)
mm desired weather exposure
mm shingle length
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Shingles can be pre-drilled and stainless steel nails should be used.
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If you wish to colour treat or paint timber shingles, we recommend you contact us to discuss the different options.
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We will be able to advise you of the delivery cost when you place your order. Once your order is ready, we will call 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.
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Timber shakes and shingles are a hand-made product, please contact us for up-to-date lead times on specific products. Items in stock can be delivered in 2 weeks.
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