Crib sheet for western red ced ar shingle & shake questions

El ED CEDAR shingles and fI shakes rate hish marks for quality, appearance and good taste, but homeowners in the market for a roof are often confused about their ability to resist fire.

The following questions with answers provided by the Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau can serve as a guideline for dealers faced with customers asking tough questions about fire-treated shingles and shakes.

Q: Are there any wood shingles/ shakes that have a Class A rating?

A: Yes. Not the shingles/shakes themselves, but a Class A rating can be achieved by using a system; taking Class B shakes and using them in conjunction with gypsum underlay. Are most local codes satisfied withClassB&Cratings?

Speaking of residential structures, most local codes accept unrated roofings. Only when special circumstances or hazards

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Answers to questions on firetreated roofing . . facts about western red cedar shingles and shakes techniquesfordealing with tough customers.

are present do local codes require rated roofing. Normally, in these situations, Class C is ordained, although in unusual situations Class B may be required.

Q: Do pressure-treated shingles have a different color? Is a variety of colors available?

A: There is minimal change in appearance of pressure-treated western red cedar shingles or shakes. A variety ofcolors is not available.

Q: What is the significance of the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory confi rming product performance ?

A: The Laboratory, located in Madison, Wi., is the U.S. Forest Service's technical and experimen-