Tight Knot Cedar Channel Siding

Select tight knot kiln dried cedar channel siding board how to choose lumber an overview of the different types of lumber to choose from for structural purposes and for projects where the lumber will be more visible.
Tight knot cedar channel siding. 1 6 cedar finger jointed pattern siding. Fiber cement sidings certainteed. 1 6 cedar tight knot channel. However as demonstrated in the top photo on a smaller scale knotty cedar is a viable option.
1 8 cedar tight knot channel. The board features a tan brown color with a tight grain pattern and few knots. The exerior environment is hard on wood this product provides the required added stability and is durable against the elements. Cedar siding board is ideal for a variety of applications and outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements.
It is versatile easy to work with and finishes well. 1x10 cedar channel 8 1 4 exposure custom knotty all knots sound and tight sold random length 145 lf sq. Knotty cedar gives a more rustic appearance compared to the clear grade. Custom patterns milled to order.
Knotty cedar siding is also referred to as stk or select tight knot. Cedar is rated the highest on the stability range of all woods so it is ideal for exterior applications. Tight knot cedar channel siding cedar channel sidingis highly valued for its strength and durability resistance to the effects of temperature and humidity. Select knotty is represented by the western red cedar association as having sound tight knots.
Select tight knot cedar. Finishing cedar channel. Clear cedar available on special order. 1 6 and 1 8 tongue and groove.
Most select knotty grades allow a small percentage of quality knotty. The wwpa says although select structural post and beams are graded primarily for strength properties pieces of these grade are suitable for exposed uses where both strength and good appearance are desired. Western red cedar tight knot this 2 and better selected for appearance grade sample is a 6x18 western red cedar beam we recently shipped. The 1 2 gap provides added depth and detail.
Cedar channel siding provides a clean and natural look. The board features a tan brown color with a tight grain pattern and few knots. For modern homes large scale application of knotty cedar generally appears too rustic. 1 12 and 2 12 rough sawn.