Factory Finished Nantucket Eastern White Cedar Shingles - Semi-transparent - Recommended for cladding use only
Hugely popular in North America, Silva' s Semi-transparent Stained Eastern White Cedar shingles provide an enhanced natural look to be created with less maintenance.
One of the advantages of Eastern White Cedar is that it contains no tannins, which can cause discolouration over time. Our unique process using proprietary second-generation stains allows you to achieve the natural effect you want with less maintenance compared to other existing semi-transparent stains
Available finishes
Burnt Ginger
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Golden Honey
Nantucket Premium Eastern White Cedar shingles
When nothing but the very best will do, choose Nantucket Premium ('A' Extra) Grade Eastern White Cedar shingles. This superior grade has no imperfections on either face and is suitable for cladding walls of all residential and commercial buildings where a high quality appearance is required.
For many years Eastern White Cedar shingles have been used as exterior cladding on homes along the eastern seaboard of Canada and the United States, where the 'New England' look is extremely popular.
Eastern White Cedar shingles offer an attractive and economical alternative to conventional wood cladding. They are warm, beautfiul and have provne a reliable material for over a century.
- FSC Certified
- Versatile - can be used on residential and commercial projects of any scale
- Excellent thermal insulation qualities
- Low maintenance
Eastern White Cedar is a very durable species that requires little maintenance. It contains natural preservatives which protect is from decay. Eastern White Cedar does not contain tannins, so it can be easily stained any colour and will not be affected by tannin bleed.
Stunning effects can be achieved by using Eastern White Cedar shingles as a primary cladding material or as infill panels in combination with other cladding materials. They have been successfully installed on both traditional and contemporary residential and commercial buildings. In certain applications Eastern White Cedar shingles can even prove highly effective as an interior wall surface.
For the energy-wise, white cedar has a unique cell structure that traps tiny pockets of air to boost insulation and reduce home heating costs. Eastern white cedar is popular with craftsmen because it can be easily worked by hand or with power tools. It also has exceptional dimensional stability. It lays flat, stays straight and retains fasteners. It has an even grain, fine texture and low density.
Silva Timber is the UK distributor for Maibec®, North America's largest producer of Eastern White Cedar shingles.
Maibec® was the first manufacturer to use stellite tipped saws to ensure precise cuts and to minimise raised grain. Shingles are resquared and rebutted for a beautiful, natural finish that doesn't require additional on-site trimming. The shingles are also kiln-dried for greater stability and durability.
Dimensions may vary due to kiln-drying.
Length (per shingle): 406mm
Width (per shingle): 89 mm - 279 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Length (per bundle): 635mm
Width (per bundle): 482mm
Height (per bundle): 228mm
Weight (per bundle): 15 - 35kg depending on moisture content
Kiln-dried: 14 % - 18 % moisture content.
Approximated Nails usage guide: -1 kilo of Stainless Steel Annular Ring nails will be required to fix 4 bundles of shingles. Use two nails per shingle regardless of width and nail 20mm from each edge and 40mm above the butt line of the overlapping shingle.
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This product carries Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Accreditation
FSC is a world-wide, independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation representing environmental and social groups and the timber and forestry industry. It aims to generate certification of forestry activity that incorporates clear guidelines and standards covering social, environmental and economic aspects of forest management.
Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC is widely regarded as one of the most important initiatives of the last decade to promote responsible forest management worldwide
The FSC label provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.
Chain of Custody (CoC)
The FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification system provides an audit trail from forest to final use. The rigour of the system is ensured by regular independent inspection at all stages in the supply chain.
FSC chain of custody (CoC) tracks FSC certified material through the production process - from the forest to the consumer, including all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution.
Only FSC CoC certified operations are allowed to label products with the FSC trademarks. The FSC label thus provides the link between responsible production and consumption and thereby enables the consumer to make socially and environmentally responsible purchasing decisions.
Silva Timber Products meets the requirements for FSC Chain of Custody Standard FSC - STD - 40 - 004 (2004) within the BM TRADA Certification Limited Scheme for TRADA - Trak chain of custody certification
Certificate number:- TT-COC-002296
