Specifying Western Red Cedar Bevel Siding
The following information is required when specifying
bevel siding products:
| Specification Information
Required | Sample
Specification |
| Species: Western Red Cedar | WRCLA Western Red Cedar |
| Product Pattern and Intended Use:
Siding is used as an exterior
cladding to provide both
weather protection and
architectural style. The designer
may choose from plain bevel,
rabbetted bevel,
or wavy edge bevel. | Plain Bevel Siding |
| Size:
Specify the nominal size of
the product. | 1/2 x 6 in. |
| Grade:
The grade of the product
governs its overall quality.
Refer to WRCLA specification
literature or grading agency
rule books for available grades. | Clear V.G. Heart |
| Grading Agency Paragraph:
To ensure that the product
meets a written standard,
an agency grade paragraph
should be referenced. | NLGA para. 201a |
| Moisture Content:
Specify whether the product
is to be green (unseasoned)
or kiln-dried. | Kiln-dried |
| Surface to be exposed:
Specify the application
orientation to assist the
supplier in shipping the
right product for the job. | Smooth face |
| Quantity:
Express in surface measure
the quantity required.
See table for factor
to convert square feet to
surface measure. | 5500 surface
Measure |