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4.8

Based on 212 reviews

Google Reviews

4.8

Ian Hayes

16:18 31 Oct 24

I regularly use Vastern for purchasing locally grown, sustainably sourced British oak and ash. I then use this for making bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture. The quality of the timber is excellent and reliable. I usually deal with Wolf when I visit who's friendly, knowledgeable and allows time to search for the timber that fits my requirements. The company really cares about what they do, and they promote the conservation and enhancement of British woodlands which is important to me and really sets them apart!

Chris Saberi

21:52 29 Oct 24

I went to Vastern to get a burr oak waney edge board. Their customer service was excellent, I was given a lot of help and advice to pick out the very board that met my needs to make my river table. I went back to get some planed oak for the legs/base. Thoroughly recommended!Edit Oct 2024: Visited again to get some planed oak boards for a custom lounge light. Customer service and the personal touch was still top notch!

J addison

13:20 25 Oct 24

Was really impressed with the service at vasterns, knowledgeable, patient and thorough, my client bought three, 1st grade oak waney edge boards and Wolf was on hand to help guide us to the right choice. Top guy, top gear. Was patient and aloud us time to make decisions and think about our options.No pressure, no rush. Recommended.Look forward to getting stuck in to them.Thanks

Oliver Milne

06:46 24 Oct 24

I used Vasterns for some ash for a kitchen job and was very pleased with the quantity to choose from, the quality of the timber and the price. The customer service was also excellent. A guy named Wolf took time to help me pick out everything I needed. Left feeling pleased with my haul of timber and will definitely be back.

Harry Llewelyn

08:21 18 Oct 24

Brilliant service. Quality product

Ruth Harris

11:55 27 Sep 24

Wolf was excellent today helping Steve and I select a piece of wood for a desk and sorting out getting it cut so we could move it back on our truck. Great service and really nice that he was interested in our project. Thanks so much.

John Lamb

11:24 26 Sep 24

Canadian Cedar Shingles are out of stock and not available to order.

Cedar Shingles

Cedar shingles are a roofing and cladding product traditional in Canada and North America. We stock the highest grade of shingle, No1 Blue label.

Code

Cedar Shingle

Style

Log Cabin

Species

Canadian Cedar

Orientation

Vertical

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Cedar Shingles

What are Cedar Shingles?

Cedar shingles are essentially wooden tiles sourced from western red cedar trees grown on the west coast of Canada. Cedar shingles are cut to 405mm long and fine sawn to produce tapered shingles of random widths ranging between 75mm and 350mm.

Prized for their natural durability, light weight and beautiful appearance cedar shingles can be used for both pitched roofs and vertical walls on domestic and commercial properties.

We stock No 1 Blue Label cedar shingles, which are the highest quality of shingle available. Shingles produced to this grade are 100% edge-grain, 100% clear of knots and 100% free of sap.

Cedar shingles are sold in bundles that cover between 1.75M2 and 3.45M2 depending on the angle of the surface to be covered.

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Specification

Cedar shingles from Vastern Timber

Supplied by Vastern Timber sales@vastern.co.uk

Canadian western red cedar
Thuja plicata
Sourced from legal and well-managed forests in Canada. PEFC certified.
No 1 Blue Label quality
405mm long +/-
Widths from 75mm to 350mm
Supplied uncoated. No treatment required.

Characteristics

Appearance
The colour of cedar shingles ranges from dark chocolate brown to light amber with occasional streaks of pink. When left untreated, cedar will bleach to a silver colour although the process can be inconsistent and patchy. Northerly elevations may weather to a darker grey than those facing South.

Desired service life
Occasionally wet 60 yrs. Frequently wet 30 yrs.

Movement class
Small

Resistance to impact
Low

Working properties
Good workability. Takes fixings satisfactorily. Cedar is soft and relatively brittle which can result in bruising and splintering. No pre-drilling necessary.

Density
330 – 390 Kg / Cm3

Weight
Approx 14KG per bundle

Extractives
Western red cedar contains reactive oils, which will corrode ferrous metals. All fixings used in conjunction with western red cedar must be stainless steel. The brown oil can leave unsightly brown stains on the surface of the shingles and will stain any porous materials below the cladding.

Dimensions

Length

405mm

Width

Mixed random widths in each bundle 75mm – 350mm

Coverage

Pitch	Coverage per bundle
14 – 19°	1.75M2
19°+	2.3M2
Vertical	3.45M2

Installation

Recommended Exposure

Pitch	Exposure
14 – 19°	95mm
19°+	127mm
Vertical	175mm

How to fix
Separate adjacent shingles by 6 – 9mm. Following joints should be offset by at least 38mm. Use two nails for each shingle, 19mm – 25mm from the edge and 38mm – 50mm above the end position of the following shingle.

Battens of at least 25mm x 38mm to be set at centres equivalent to the shingle exposure. The exposure is the portion of the shingle exposed to the weather.

Nail type
31mm stainless steel ring shank nails

When to fix
Year round

Disclaimer

While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.