Shingle Types & Grades

Shingle types and grades determine look and cost when considering cedar shingles for siding. Here is a general description of the products offered by Finished Wood:

• 18" #1 Perfection- also known and "Blue Lable", this is the most popular product. The cedar is 100% clear cedar heartwood. No defects are found on this product. This is the best choice when wanting a natural finish and style.

• 18" #2 Perfection- also known as "Red Lable", this grade of shingle allows some mixed grain and small knots that only show in non-exposed areas. This is a more rustic look for natural stains and perfect for solid stains a primers.

• 18" #1 Perfection R&R- the R&R stands for rebutted and rejointed. #1 grade shingles are remilled for 90-degree angles at the butt. This makes for the cleanest and most desirable look.

• 18" Carolina Rustic R&R- using a mixed grade of rebutted and rejointed cedar shingles, the Carolina Rustic (CR) shingles show imperfections popular in the most rustic of style, but installed with ease with its square edges. The CR are also economical, great for primers and solid stains.

• 24" Handsplits- these are for the purists. This option represents how it was all started with varying thicknesses and textures. But don't plan on painting these. The majority is attractive heartwood.

Finished-Wood Shingles

Western Red Cedar shingles can suit any exterior style, from the most contemporary to the most rustic. Finished Wood has the products that will help accomplish your style.

Shingles are finished on all sides in your choice of clear, semi-transparent, semi-solid or solid color stains. Tinted primers are also available. Shingles are air dried to ensure finish penetration and adhesion, the key to a long lasting finish.

Shingles are dipped AND brushed. Dipping shingles soaks up a greater amount of stain than just brushing alone. Brushing drives stain deeper into the wood than dipping would alone. It is the combination that sets Finished Wood apart when it comes to factory direct cedar shingles!

Certigrade shingles are offered, guaranteed for grade and the only system recognized by the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau, the authority in shingles.

Shingle Grades

Popular R&R Shingles

Handsplit Shingles

Color Information

How To Pick A Color...
The links below will bring up the color options of each style. If you would like a color chart or actual color samples, please click HERE. Finished Wood provides up to three color sample packs free of charge. Each pack includes three shingles that represent the different variations of cedar. No order will be processed without approval of shingle samples. Each sample pack over the first three will cost $10 (check by mail or call in your credit card to 828-687-9510).
Clear Solution is a slightly tinted clear oil-based stain that leaves the cedar in its most natural state.
Semi-Transparent stains is lightly pigmented to allow the natural characteristics to show through one of 72 standard colors.
Semi-Solid stains are exclusive and its transparency falls between the transparent and solid pigmented stains. More color and coverage, but remains somewhat rustic in nature.
Solid O.V.T. stains are completely opaque and will last longest of all the finishes. These colors also represent the available primer colors that can be top coated after installation with Cabot's Finish or Pro.V.T. Solid Stain.