1/2” Designer Shake Lap

Siding with Real Wood Appearance and Great Design Options

Your house is more than just a pretty face. With TruWood^®, you can give it a Tru Personality. Our product offers irresistible style at significant savings over cedar.

Available in 8 ft. lengths, TruWood^® 1/2 in. Designer Shake Lap Siding is also much easier to install than the traditional “one shingle at a time” method, for ease and convenience. Add a distinctive accent. Create architectural appeal and long-lasting quality. Make your house a home with Tru Appeal.

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
Easy to handle 8 ft. lengths
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

DESIGNER SHAKE Round
1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Cove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Fishscale
1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Octagon
1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Diamond
1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Craftsmen Staggered
1/2 in. Lap Siding

Specifications

Lap Size	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
ROUND 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	6-3/4	4.5	385	1478	1050
COVE 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	6-1/2	4.33	370	1535	1050
FISHSCALE 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	7-1/2	5	428	1330	1050
OCTAGON 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	6-3/4	4.5	385	1478	1050
DIAMOND 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	4-1/4	2.83	242	2437	1050
CRAFTSMEN 1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. x 8 ft.	90	8	5.33	456	1247	1050

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1/2” Designer Shake Lap

Siding with Real Wood Appearance and Great Design Options

Features & Benefits

Product Downloads

Storage Instructions

Code Requirements

Available Profiles

DESIGNER SHAKE Round1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Cove1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Fishscale1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Octagon1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Diamond1/2 in. Lap Siding

DESIGNER SHAKE Craftsmen Staggered1/2 in. Lap Siding