What are Rebutted and rejointed shingles?

What are Rebutted and rejointed shingles?

Rebutted/Rejointed Shingles are manufactured specifically for exterior and interior wall surface uses. They are a low maintenance product that adds beauty, texture, durability and insulating qualities to either new construction or remodeling and renovation of existing structures.

What are NuCedar shingles?

NuCedar Shingles are milled, not molded, in a modern day sawmill and have the same unique character and warm texture as wood. Our brushing patterns produce different color and shading appearance on each shingle, allowing installers to create a quilt-like effect on the exterior of a home.

What is best grade of cedar shingles?

There are 4 shingle grades:

1. #1 The best grade, taken from the tree’s heartwood, 100% edgegrain with no defects. Used for roofing and sidewalls.
2. #2 Flatgrain with limited sapwood allowed.
3. #3 Can include sapwood and flatgrain.
4. Undercoursing A utility grade for undercoursing of double coursed sidewalls only.

What are the different grades of white cedar shingles?

Cedar shingles fall into four different categories: Sidewall Select “AB”, Extra “A”, Clear “B”, and 2nd Clear “C”.

How do you clean NuCedar shingles?

NuCedar products can be safely cleaned using a mixture of water and mild detergent or a mild household cleaner. Remove mold/mildew using a mild commercial mold/mildew remover.

What are NuCedar shingles made of?

NuCedar RoughSawn Shingles™ are manufactured from PVC making, them resistant to the effects of salt air, weathering and infestation. Our shingles outperform cedar in durability and color retention, and carry a 25-year transferable warranty.

How much do you overlap cedar shingles?

Cedar shingles should lap at least 18 cm (7 in.) over each side of valley flashing.

What is the difference between #1 and #2 cedar shingles?

#1 shingles are used for both roofing and sidewalls. A #2 shingle is cut the same lenghts and thickness as a #1 shingle. The face must be 10″ clear on the 16″ Fivex; 11″ clear on the 18″ Perfections; and 16″ clear on the 24″ Royals.

How long do white cedar shingles last?

White cedar shingles should be replaced roughly every 20 years. There are natural and dipped shingles.

Can you paint NuCedar shingles?

NuCedar can be touched up with a high-grade exterior latex paint. NuCedar recommends PPG MANOR HALL® Exterior 100% Acrylic Latex Paint. In the future, if you would like to repaint the product, it is possible to do; however, you will void your warranty going forward.