WRC Cedar Shake

Hand Split & Resawn Shake

A split and Resawn Shake is sawn on the back side and the face is split with the natural grain of the wood giving the shake a highly textured surface on the exposed face. Also known as a Heavy Resaw, it is thicker and heavier than any other shake, giving the roof a very rugged or rustic appearance.

This shake is 3/4" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths -18" and 24". On a 4 / 12 or steeper pitched roof, its applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake.

Medium Hand Split Resawn Shake

Cut in the same manner, the Medium Split and resawn Shake is just not cut as thick or heavy as the Heavy Split and Resawn Shake. Also known as a Medium resaw, it gives the roof a very textured appearance. The medium Split & Resawn Shake is cut from clear heartwood, with no defects. This shake is 1/2" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24" . On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake.

Tapersawn Shake

Both are sawn; like that of a shingle, but is cut thicker. This shake has naturally tailored look of a shingle but is complimented by sharp shadow line of a shake caused by the thicker butt. The Tapersawn Shake is the most popular wood roof in West Coast British Columbia and is rapidly growing in popularity in the rest of Canada and the USA. It is cut from clear heartwood, with no defects.

This shake is 5/8" or 3/4" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake amd 10" for a 24" shake.

Western Red Cedar Shakes

Western Red Cedar Shakes are split on one side and sawn on the other to produce a rustic looking roof.

#1 1/2" x 24" or 18" heavy shake 5 bundles cover 100sq feet based on 10" exposure.

#1 3/4 x 24" or 18" heavy shake 5 bundles cover 100sq feet based on 10"exposure

#1 5/8 x 24" or 18" tapersawn shake 5 bundles cover 100sq feet based on 10"exposure. Sawn on both sides; like a shingle only thicker. Comes in #1, #2, & #3 grades.

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