Common Applications
Roofing on houses, cottages, and heritage buildings
Wall cladding and façades
Gables, dormers, and feature panels
Garden buildings, summerhouses, and sheds
About the CSSB Grading System
- The Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau uses coloured labels to indicate grading standards:
| Label | Grade | Description | Typical Use |
| Blue Label | Premium | 100% heartwood, clear, edge-grain | High-end roofs & façades |
| Red Label | Select | Good quality, some knots or sapwood | General cladding & secondary roofing |
- Red Label shingles are often described as “good quality, general-purpose” — suitable for most wall cladding and moderate-pitch roofing.
- Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
| Length | 400 mm (16″) |
| Thickness at Butt End | ~10 mm tapering to 3 mm |
| Density (Air-Dried) | ~360–400 kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity | ~0.1 W/m·K (excellent insulator) |
| Natural Durability | Moderately to highly durable (heartwood) |
| Expected Lifespan | 20–30 years (walls), 15–25 years (roofs) |
- Common Applications
- Residential and commercial wall cladding
- Gables, dormers, and façades
- Garden buildings and outbuildings
- Secondary roofing (garages, extensions, porches)
- Refurbishments and heritage-style projects
