Products
Available
Western
Red Cedar Fence Components
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BOARDS |
- 1X4X4, 5, 6, 8' ROUGH, S1S2E
- 1X6X4, 5, 6, 8' ROUGH, S1S2E
- 1X8X6, 8' ROUGH, S1S2E
- TOPPED: DOG EAR, FRENCH GOTHIC, GOTHIC TOP, FLAT TOP
- GRADES: CLEAR, #1 2 FACE, #1 1 FACE, #2, #3
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BOARDS - Architect
Clear |
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The finest appearance fence boards for the quality conscious builder.
Made to the highest standards, these boards are virtually free of characteristics which may detract from their appearance.
Product Standard: WRCLA Product Standard
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| BOARDS
- Architect Knotty® |
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This product,
containing only sound and tight knots on both faces, ensures a
good appearance from either side. High manufacturing standards
assure uniform sizing. No through characteristics from any
source are allowed in the grade. Available rough sawn or
S1S2E.
Product Standard: WRCLA Product
Standard
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- Custom Knotty® |
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This no-hole product is intended for the value-conscious builder.
Characteristics are limited to provide good appearance and long term service in fencing applications.
Available rough or S1S2E.
Product Standard: WRCLA Product Standard
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HOW TO SPECIFY WESTERN RED CEDAR FENCE BOARDS
You have a wide selection of Western Red Cedar fence boards to choose from.
There are Clear and Knotty grades with smooth or rough textured surfaces and a range of plain or patterned-top boards.
These products meet the quality specifications of published grading rules or the product standards
of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. The association's standards have been developed to meet consumer's expectations
for products of structural integrity and appearance appropriate to the product's end use.
If preferred, you can purchase pre-cut patterned fence boards with round, pointed, dog-eared,
spearhead or gothic tops; latticework panels; and pre-assembled solid and lattice-work fencing sections.
The appearance and finish of the different grades and surface textures are summarized following:
CLEAR GRADES
Clear lumber has a limited number of natural characteristics and should be specified when you want fence boards of the highest quality appearance.
KNOTTY GRADES
For a more rustic or informal type of fence, knotty lumber is usually preferred.
SURFACE TEXTURES
Surfaced Four Sides (S4S) - The smooth surface on all four sides presents a uniformly sized product with a high quality appearance. It should be specified when you want an elegant
fence with smooth surfaces and construction elements of symmetrical proportions.
Surfaced One Side, Two Edges (S1S2E) - This popular product lets you build a fence with either the rough sawn or surfaced
face exposed to your view. The surfacing process provides uniform width and thickness tolerances.
Rough Sawn/Rougher Headed - The lumber receives its texture from a milling process which uses either circular or band saws
or roughened planer knives. The rough texture is clearly visible on all four sides. Rough lumber would be your best
choice for a rustic style fence.
SIZES OF FENCES BOARDS
Whereas fence boards are available in a range of thicknesses and widths from many manufacturers,
WRCLA members primarily produce 1 inch nominal thicknesses and nominal widths of 2 inches to 8 inches.
Popular sizes are summarized in the table below.
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| FENCE
RAILS |
- 2X3X8, 10' S4S & ROUGH
- 2X4X8, 10' S4S & ROUGH
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FENCE
RAILS - D
and Better Clear
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This grade consists of D Clear, C Clear, and B Clear. The C and Better Clear grade offers good appearance in high quality, well manufactured lumber suitable for fences of the finest appearance.
D Clear grade permits larger and more numerous natural characteristics which are widely accepted in the construction of fences.
Some pieces of D Clear may require trimming to yield clear lengths for the intended use.
Available surfaced or rough textured.
Product Standard or Grading Rule
Paragraph: 2" and thinner, 3" and wider, NLGA 202 b,c,d WCLIB 149, b, c, d
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RAILS - Appearance Knotty™ |
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A non-structural product manufactured to meet the appearance requirements of quality fencing projects.
This material has highly restricted wane allowances to give well-defined corners.
Contains no holes or other characteristics. Represents good value for appearance end uses.
Available rough sawn or rougher headed. Also available with structural grading.
Product Standard or Grading Rule Paragraph: WRCLA Product Standard
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| FENCE
RAILS - Standard
and Better |
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Intended for general fencing purposes where serviceability is more important than appearance.
Available rough sawn, rougher headed or S4S.
Product Standard or Grading Rule Paragraph: NLGA 122 b, c
WCLIB 122 b, c
WWPA 40.11
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HOW TO SPECIFY WESTERN RED CEDAR FENCE RAILS
Western Red Cedar lumber for fence rails is available in a range of sizes in Clear and Knotty product standards or grades.
You also have a choice of rough or surfaced textures. The different surface textures of the wood are summarized following:
SURFACE TEXTURES
Saw Textured - The textured surface, obtained during the milling process which uses either circular or band saws, is present on all four sides.
Rougher Headed - The lumber receives its texture from a milling process which uses roughened planer knives. The rough texture is clearly visible on all four sides.
Surfaced Four Sides(S4S) - The smooth surface on all four sides presents a uniformly sized product with a high quality appearance.
If you want surfaced four sides (S4S) fence rails, you may also consider specifying WRCLA Decking Product Standards Architect Clear,
Custom Clear, Architect Knotty or Custom Knotty (see WRCLA publication specifying cedar decking for details).
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| POSTS |
- 4X4, 5X5, 6X6 - 6' - 12' S4S & ROUGH
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POSTS -
Architect Clear® |
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Intended for applications where the finest appearance is desired.
Posts are manufactured to a strict standard which resists all natural characteristics that may detract from the fine appearance.
Product Standard or Grading Rule Paragraph: WRCLA Product Standard |
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- Architect Knotty® |
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Specified when knotty posts of the best quality are
desired. The standard requires sound and tight knots, prohibits
wane and holes, and limits heart centers. Other characteristics are limited so as not to detract from the appearance.
WRCLA Product Standard |
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- Custom Knotty® |
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Combines good looks and budgetary value for the cost-conscious builder. The standard does not permit holes and limits heart centers. Wane and unsound knots are highly restricted.
WRCLA Product Standard |
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- Standard and Better |
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Commonly used for general fence construction where structural characteristics are
not important than appearance. This grade permits a range of characteristics that meet the service requirements for fencing.
Product Standards for:
4" - NLGA 122 b,c |
| SPINDLES |
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- 2X2X3' - 8' S4S & PYRAMID TOP
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HOW TO SPECIFY WESTERN RED CEDAR FENCE
POSTS
Western Red Cedar
posts are available in Clear and Knotty product standards.
Clear posts have a limited number of natural characteristics
and should be specified when you want fence posts of the
finest appearance. For a more casual, rustic fence, specify
knotty posts. The different surface textures of the wood
are summarized following:
SURFACE TEXTURES
Saw Textured -
The saw textured surface, obtained during the milling process
which uses either circular or band saws, is present on all
four sides.
Rougher Headed
- The lumber receives its texture from a milling process which
uses roughened planar knives. The rough texture is clearly
visible on all four sides.
Surfaced Four
Sides (S4S) - The smooth surface on all four sides
presents a uniformly sized product with a high quality
appearance.
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Western
Red Cedar Fencing
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SPECIALTY SOLID PANELS |
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- 6X8, 5X8, 4X8
- T&G LATTICE TOP, DOG EAR TOP, FLAT TOP
- SPACED PICKET PANEL
4X8, 3X8
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| SPLIT
RAIL FENCE |
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- RAILS: 8' & 10'
- GIRTH: JUMBO, STANDARD, PONY & GARDEN WEIGHT
- POSTS: 5'4" 2 HOLE & 6'6" 3 HOLE
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Western
Red Cedar Shakes & Shingles
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Red Cedar
Shingles |
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GRADES:
Number 1
Grade: Clear heartwood, 100% edge grain, no defects.
Number 2
Grade: Clear face from butt end - 11 inch on 18 inch
shingles, limited sapwood and flat grain, limited knots and
defects above clear portion.
Number 3
Grade: Clear face from butt end - 6 inch on 18 inch &
16 inch shingles and 10 inch on 24 inch shingles, limited
sapwood and flat grain, limited knots and defects above clear
portion.
Lengths: 16
inch (405mm) FIVE X
24 inch (610mm) ROYALS
Thickness: 5/2
inch (5/50mm) FIVE X
4/2 inch (4/50mm) ROYALS
5/2 ¼ inch (455mm) PERFECTIONS
Width: Random,
4 inch (100mm) minimum, (with 10% 3 inch & wider), (3
inch, 75mm on number 3 grades), 14 inch (350mm) maximum
Roof Pitch:
4:12 minimum. (lower slopes require special application)
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Red
Cedar Shingles - 16 inch FIVE X |
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Pitch |
#1
Blue Label |
#2
Red Label |
#3
Black Label |
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3:12 |
5"
(125mm) |
4"
(100mm) |
3
½" (90mm) |
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4:12 or > |
3
¾" (95mm) |
3
½" (90mm) |
3"
(75mm) |
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Walls |
10"
(250mm) |
10"
(250mm) |
6"
(150mm) |
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Red
Cedar Shingles - 18 inch PERFECTIONS |
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Pitch |
#1
Blue Label |
#2
Red Label |
#3
Black Label |
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3:12 |
4
¼" (105mm) |
4"
(100mm) |
3
½" (90mm) |
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4:12 or > |
5
½" (140mm) |
4
½" (115mm) |
4"
(100mm) |
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Walls |
8
½" (210mm) |
8
½" (210mm) |
6"
(150mm) |
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Red
Cedar Shingles - 24 inch ROYALS |
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Pitch |
#1
Blue Label |
#2
Red Label |
#3
Black Label |
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3:12 |
5
¾" (145mm) |
5
½" (140mm) |
5"
(125mm) |
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4:12 or > |
7
½" (190mm) |
6
½" (165mm) |
5
½" (140mm) |
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Walls |
11
½" (290mm) |
11
½" (290mm) |
10"
(250mm) |
| Handsplit
& Resawn Red Cedar Shingles |
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GRADES:
Premium
Grade: Clear heartwood, 100% edge grain.
Number 1
Grade: Clear heartwood, maximum 20% flat grain.
Lengths: 24
inch (610mm), 18 inch (455mm)
Thickness:
½ inch (13mm) Medium, ¾ inch (19mm) Heavy, Minimum butt
thickness
Width: Random,
4 inch (100mm) minimum, 14 inch (350mm) maximum
Roof Pitch:
4:12 minimum. (lower slopes require special
application)
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16
inch FIVE X |
18
inch PERFECTIONS |
| Pitch |
Premium
& Number 1 Blue Label |
Premium
& Number 1 Blue Label |
| 4:12 or > |
10"
(250mm) 7 ½" (190mm) |
7
½" (190mm) 5 ½" (140mm) |
| Walls |
10
½" (263mm) 10" (250mm) |
8
½" (210mm) 7 ½" (190mm) |
| Taper-Sawn
Red Cedar Shakes |
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GRADES:
Premium
Grade: Clear heartwood, 100% edge grain.
Number 1
Grade: Clear heartwood, maximum 20% flat grain.
Number 2
Grade: Lower half is clear, flat and cross grains
allowed, tight knots and defects allowed in upper half.
Lengths: 24
inch (610mm), 18 inch (455mm)
Thickness: 5/8
inch (16mm) Medium butt thickness, ½ inch (13mm) on
number 2 grades, ¾ inch (19mm) Heavy, minimum butt thickness.
Width: Random,
4 inch (100mm) minimum, ( 3 inch on number 2 grades), 14 inch
(350mm) maximum
Roof Pitch:
4:12 minimum. (lower slopes require special application)
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24
inch |
18
inch |
| Pitch |
Premium
& Number 1 Blue Label |
Premium
& Number 1 Blue Label |
| 4:12 or > |
10"
(250mm) 7 ½" (190mm) |
7
½" (190mm) 5 ½" (140mm) |
| Walls |
10
½" (263mm) 10" (250mm) |
8
½" (210mm) 7 ½" (190mm) |
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