Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.
Cedar siding grades.
Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications.
Typically the clear grades are kiln dried to mc15 specifications while knotty grades are normally sold as s dry or green.
Cedar siding can be purchased as unseasoned green 19 maximum moisture content s dry or 15 maximum moisture content mc15.
Clear western red cedar.
Clear vertical grain this is the highest grade of western red cedar.
Clear siding is graded for smooth face use with the exception of rustic which is graded for saw textured use only.
Within each of these varieties the cedar is given a letter grade such as d and better or c and better just like in school the higher the letter the better quality it is with a representing the very finest cedar siding.
Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired.
Appearance grades use letters a through d with a being the highest grade.
Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick.
Cedar is also graded based on appearance which is called appearance grade or select lumber.
If you want an informal natural feel to your home knotty cedar siding could be the best choice for you.
Western red cedar siding is available in clear and knotty grades.
Here is an overview of the characteristics that determine the grades of western red cedar.
For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.