See How We Stack Up Against the Competition
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FEATURES |
CEDAR VALLEY |
Brand X |
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Panel uses Individual #1 R&R WRC Shingles? |
YES Bandsaw cut individual shingles with a random resawn texture. |
NO Cedar with fake keyways glued to a plywood backer. |
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Waterproof moisture barrier between shingle and backer |
YES A fiberglass mat adds extra moisture and U.V. protection. |
NO |
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Design flexibility |
YES A fully integrated system with matching corners, radius, flares, custom decorator panels, and accessories. |
VERY LIMITED |
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Can produce custom-made panels and accessory pieces to match? |
YES All parts will match the style, texture, thickness, and cut of the panel ordered. |
LIMITED |
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Standard Panel Warranty |
15-year |
Warranty not available on their website. |
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Factory Finish Warranty for panel |
A 25-year or 35-year warranty based on the finish applied. |
NO |
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The largest selection of panel styles available.
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YES Any combination of 2 buttlines, 3 textures, 3 thicknesses, 2 keyway spacing, 6 standard exposures, and 16 decorator shapes! (That’s 3,456 unique styles available!) |
NO Their website lists only 12 styles. |
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Same original design |
YES We have had the same design for 35 years! |
NO Currently on 4th generation of design changes. |
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ICC-ES testing approval |
YES |
NO |
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Furring strip required |
None No starter strip is needed. You can use standard window and door trim thicknesses. |
YES Installation calls for the top and bottom of each wall. |
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Panel construction allows cedar shingles to expand and contract |
YES Shingles attached to full plywood backer with staples and two glue beads. Three points of contact allow shingle movement without buckling or warping the panel. |
Shingles Fully bonded to a backer. |
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Factory Finishing Available |
YES A nationwide network of authorized pre-finishers provides a “Rainbow of Colors.” 65-85 sq. ft. coverage per gallon. |
YES 200 SF coverage per gallon means less absorption and a shorter life span. |
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End Joint Shiplap Overlay |
YES Cedar Valley has passed ASTM-E331 water penetration testing for end joints without caulking. |
Unknown water penetration testing. Spacing is required at all joints for panel expansion and contraction. Joints between panels are not sealed. |
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Hurricane wind uplift approval (ASTM E-330) |
YES Over 10 one-course panels exceed ratings. 7-1/8″ panels installed as instructed allow for 85 pressure per square foot. |
NO |
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Bandsaw crosscut for a traditional look ~ Cedar Valley’s shingles absorb more stain than any other shingle panel! ~ |
YES 1.5 gallons per square |
NO Smooth center cut. 0.5 gallon per square |
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Meets newest California fire codes – California State Fire Marshal Listing |
YES Cal Fire BML listing # 8140-2023-0002 |
YES |
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Easy to replace individual shingle |
YES Repair kits are available at no charge to replace damaged shingles. |
Fully bonded shingles. |
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Made from pre-consumer content. |
YES Cedar Valley uses the downfall and shorts of other manufacturers. We can recycle this downfall back into premium shingles. |
Unknown |
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A renewable, recyclable resource with the beauty and warmth of real wood |
YES Cedar Valley uses 50% less cedar than traditional while still providing a beautiful look. |
LIMITED – Smooth cut “shingle” look. |
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Panel System Education |
YES Our instructor-led face-to-face training program provides full tech and installation knowledge. |
Unknown |