Product Description
Shakertown R&R Grooved Cedar Sidewall Shingles — #1 Red Cedar Sidewall Shingles
Overview
- Grooved, rebutted & jointed cedar sidewall shingles manufactured from kiln-dried, #1 graded Western Red Cedar.
- Certigrade: 100% edge grain, 100% clear, 100% heartwood.
- Conforms to CSSB-97.
- Shingles are 18" long and approximately .45" thick at the butt.
- Nicely trimmed sides and right‑angle butt cuts for consistent fit and a clean finish.
- Machine‑grooved faces for a textured, attractive appearance suitable for exterior sidewalls (also usable for select interior applications).
Exposure recommendations (sidewalls)
- Maximum recommended exposure for double‑coursing sidewalls: 14".
- Maximum recommended exposure for single‑coursing sidewalls: 8".
- Note: Double course application requires an undercourse (starter course) to achieve proper coverage and installation.
Sizes, pack & coverage
- Individual shingles: 18" height; random widths averaging 3"–8".
- Sold by the linear foot or by the box.
Linear foot: Sold by an 18-inch-high by 12-inch-wide section of shingles. Coverage per linear foot (18" tall × 12" wide section):
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- 7" exposure: 0.583 sq ft per lf
- 8" exposure (single course max recommended): 0.667 sq ft per lf
- 9" exposure: 0.75 sq ft per lf
- 10" exposure: 0.833 sq ft per lf
- 11" exposure: 0.917 sq ft per lf
- 12" exposure: 1.00 sq ft per lf
- 13" exposure: 1.083 sq ft per lf
- 14" exposure (double course max recommended): 1.167 sq ft per lf
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Box: Nominal box coverage is approximately 86 sq. ft. before waste. For convenience, coverage is shown by exposure and scaled from the per-linear-foot values to an 86 sq. ft. box, rounded to the nearest whole square foot. Coverage per box:
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- 6" exposure: 43 sq ft
- 7" exposure: 50 sq ft
- 8" exposure: 57 sq ft
- 9" exposure: 64 sq ft
- 10" exposure: 72 sq ft
- 11" exposure: 79 sq ft
- 12" exposure: 86 sq ft
- 13" exposure: 93 sq ft
- 14" exposure: 100 sq ft
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Ordering & waste
- Add approximately 10% waste for cuts, starter pieces, corners, openings, and installation conditions.
- Example: At 12" exposure, a box covers approximately 86 sq ft before waste; allow for ~10% waste (practical net coverage ≈ 77.4 sq ft).
Recommended fasteners
Use corrosion-resistant fasteners designed for exterior cedar applications:
- Stainless steel ring-shank nails are the preferred choice, especially in coastal, wet, or high-humidity environments.
- Hot-dipped galvanized ring-shank nails are also suitable where permitted by local codes and the shingle manufacturer.
- Avoid electro-galvanized, bright steel, or other fasteners that may rust or react with cedar’s natural tannins.
- Select a nail length that provides at least 1½ inches of penetration into the sheathing or framing, without extending through the wall.
Installation tips
- Install shingles over a suitable, code-compliant weather-resistant barrier and properly flashed wall assembly.
- Begin with a starter course and maintain the manufacturer’s recommended exposure, side gaps, and joint spacing.
- Stagger vertical joints between courses so that joints do not align in adjacent rows.
- Use two fasteners per shingle, positioned according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and typically just above the exposure line.
- Drive nails flush with the shingle surface—do not overdrive or countersink them, as this can cause splitting and water penetration.
- Keep fasteners away from edges and ends to reduce splitting.
- Use compatible flashing around windows, doors, corners, roof intersections, and other changes in wall plane.
- Allow adequate airflow behind the shingles where required by the wall design, and keep the installation clear of roof surfaces and horizontal ledges where moisture can collect.
- Follow the shingle manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes, which take precedence if requirements differ.
Important notes
- The maximum recommended exposures are provided to ensure proper weather performance and sidewall appearance:
- Use up to 14" exposure only when installing as a double‑coursed sidewall assembly (with undercourse).
- Use up to 8" exposure for single‑coursed sidewall applications.
- Verify local building codes and installation details for flashing, starter courses, and fastener patterns.
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Product Reviews
6 Reviews
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Product as Described // Well Packaged
Not often that you find (1) what you need (2) in quantities you need (3) well packaged (4) shipped fast. Feels like I found a real gem here. I could only find these wood shingles in $400 bundles in my home state. Got these shipped from across the country. Exactly what I needed to do some repair around a new electrical panel instal. Thank you!
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R&R GROOVED CEDAR SHINGLES
Quality of product is outstanding. Website was easy to use, and order was delivered ahead of schedule. I could not have asked for a better experience.
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Exactly what I needed
It's nice to find a place where you can buy these by the foot for small repairs.
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Quality shingles, matched shingles on my house perfectly
Shingles were delivered in a few days and the product was perfect for the job
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Grooved cedar shingles
Quality product, fast shipping, quick response to my question, excellent customer service! Highly recommend!
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Rushing to beat the rest
I needed the shingles and I needed them fast. Total Wood delivered two orders, the 1 foot sample and my order (R & R Cedar shingles) within one week. They beat two other competitors in a head to head competition of delivering the 1 foot sample. The shingles are of the highest quality. Straight, no warps no knots.and they fit snug to each other.
