1/2” Cedar Shake Lap

Siding that’s the Perfect Blend of Beauty, Durability, and Affordability

When only the look of cedar will do, our product offers an alternative that’s beautiful, rugged, and cost-effective. You won’t find any checks, cracks, or surface variations.

What you will find: the distinctive look of hand-split cedar shakes with a beautiful, finished appearance that lasts. TruWood^® 1/2 in. Cedar Shake Lap Siding offers Tru Character, Tru Wood Appeal and smooth, uniform paint application. No defects, hassles or high costs. Just Tru Beauty.

Look for our certified siding and wood products – FSC^®-C002971

Features & Benefits

Quality engineered surface and core
30-year limited warranty
Pre-primed for improved weatherability
Matching TruWood^® Trim
Installs 25-40% faster than cement or vinyl sidings
Use for residential single-family, multi-family housing, remodeling and light commercial projects
Easy and safe to install using normal woodworking tools. No silica dust.
Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council^®
(FSC^®-C002971)

Resists mildew, rot, and termite damage. Naturally-occuring additive, safe for use around children and pets.

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Storage Instructions

Store siding flat and support on stringers to avoid sagging and contact with the ground.
Siding must be covered and protected from the elements.
Stack no more than eight units high.
Allow siding to acclimatize to local conditions prior to installation.

Code Requirements

Meets the requirements of the following:

2024 International Building Code
2024 International Residential Code
ICC ESR-2588
ANSI A135.6-2012 (R2020)
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Approved*
Fire rating = Class C
R Value = 0.67 (hour) (Sq. Ft.) (Fahrenheit) per BTU
1/2 in. Lap Siding = No Shear Value

*WUI APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Framing must not exceed 16 in. on center.
Minimum 5/8 in. Type-X gypsum exterior sheathing is required.

CAL. PROP 65 WARNING: Use of this product may result in exposure to wood dust, known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Available Profiles

SELF-ALIGNING
Cedar Shake
1/2 in. Lap Siding

Specifications

Lap Size	Pc/Bundle	Pc/Unit	Maximum Exposure in inches	Sq. Ft. Coverage Per Piece	Approx Coverage Sq. Ft./ Unit	Sq. Ft. Needed To Cover 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Wall Area	Approx. Weight Lbs./Unit
1/2 in. x 10-1/2 in. x 16 ft.	5	140	9/1/02	12.67	1685	1161	3700

Allows for a 1 in. overlap and assumes a 5% waste factor.

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