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Western Red Cedar shakes and shingles are renowned for their insulation qualities, dimensional stability and natural resistance to the elements.
A feature unique to shingles is their flexibility. This enables them to follow complex contours in an architects design in both internal and external applications.
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The
species Western Red Cedar contains a natural preservative which makes the
wood uncommonly durable in its natural state. It will however readily
accept pressure preservative or fire retardant treatments where required
for enhanced durability or fire safety. Treatments for durability or fire
safety are available direct from industry sources. Western Red Cedars
unique cellular composition makes a roof or wall of shakes or shingles a
natural barrier to heat and cold, providing a high degree of thermal
insulation. Proper application of shakes or shingles gives outstanding
rigidity and resilience against high winds and pounding hail.