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THE AVAILABILITY of fi re-treated I cedar shakes and shingles. fnst tested by Underwriters Laboratories nearly 20 years ago, continues to open up vurst new design oppornrnities for architects and builders throughout the United States, as well as sales for dealers.

This is particularly significant in areas where cedar roofs have long reigned as the outstanding choice for residential and low-rise commercial construction. UL approval, which came after l0 yean of testing, enables the use of cedar on residential and/or commercial buildings which - because of size, location, or occupancy -- are mandated by local building codes to have a Class B or C fire-retardant roof.

The Underwriters' test. known as UL-790, is recognized by the International Conference of Building Officials as UBC Standard 32-7. All Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau member pressure-Eeaters meet the requiremens of UBC Standard 32-7.

Virgil G. Petenon. manager of the bureau. trade association for the industry, explains, "The only shakes or shingles which meet UL requirements are bundle-impregnated by pressure processes. At this time the bureau is not aware of any paint-on or spftly-on fire retardants that are permanent and not subject to re-application."

"Weather-exposed sections of cedar shakes and shingles underwent a rigor- ous and unprecedented series of tests by Underwriten l:boratories at intenvals of one. two. three, five and ten yean, after which the product was deemed permanent." he continued. 'The permanence of the ueaunent later was confinned by the U.S. Forest Producs kboratory after a decade of rigorous testing. Moreover. the inherent benefis of this natural product - beauty, durability. suengh and texture - have not been adverselv affected bv the ueatment."

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Commenting on the cost of the ueated product, Peterson said: "Several yean ago treating nearly doubled the price on shakes and shingles. However, irrreased competition and advancernents in technology among ueating companies have reduced coss approximately 5O9c.

For funher infornation on either treated or natwal shingles and slakcs, contact: Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Slwke Bureau, 515 II6th Avenue, N.E., Suite 275, Bellevae, WA 9&Ol: (206) 453-1323.-ed.

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Architects, builders and applicators indicate to us that the expenditure is not significant when considering total construction costs -- particularly since it involves a premium quality roofing material."

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