Cedar Shake Siding?

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t3rex3 asked:


where can you find replacment Cedar Shake Siding in minnesota? live in Brooklyn Park, have gone to Lowes Hope Depot, they do not have it. any thoughts? I am replacing the Windows in my house and will need new pieces around the Windows. And Ideas would be great!

Thanks in advance

Gloria

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    4 Responses to “Cedar Shake Siding?”

    1. Benedict V Z Says:
      April 1st, 2008 at 2:43 am

      Surely they can order some from someone, the shakes have to be available to builders etc !!!

    2. DIY Doc Says:
      April 2nd, 2008 at 9:28 am

      In part I agree with benedict, but I wouldn’t bother going back.

      Certainly in the construction industry, local to you, there has to be companies that do siding, and even if they don’t have Cedar Shake, should be considerate enough to direct you, more directly in your search.

      I use Lowes and HD every day of my life, but I find them to be mostly a convenience. If they didn’t exist I’d still make my business exist.

      Steven Wolf
      Just my two “sense”

    3. shawnd518 Says:
      April 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm

      I live in MA, and home depot does carry them in 1/2 boxes.

    4. Big Dan Says:
      April 6th, 2008 at 5:16 am

      You will need to locate a roofing supply yard. Make sure you know the thickness of the material you are replacing. If the material is smooth or sawn and less than a 1/2″ thick they may be cedar shingles. If it is rough and split they are cedar shakes. Mediums are typically 1/2″ or a little thicker at the butts, heavy’s are 3/4″ or thicker at the butts and then there are 1″ Plus or jumbos.

      Look for mostly vertical grain to reduce curling. Don’t forget to use window wrap of 30# felt to weather proof around the windows prior to installing the wall treatment and trim.