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CEDAR VALLEY

Brand X

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.

Waterproof moisture barrier between shingle and backer

YES

A fiberglass mat adds extra moisture and U.V. protection.

NO

Design flexibility

YES

A fully integrated system with matching corners, radius, flares, custom decorator panels, and accessories.

VERY LIMITED

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

Standard Panel Warranty

15-year

Warranty not available on their website.

Factory Finish Warranty for panel

 A 25-year or 35-year warranty based on the finish applied.

NO

The largest selection of panel styles available.

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.

Same original design

YES

We have had the same design for 35 years!

NO

Currently on 4th generation of design changes.

ICC-ES testing approval

YES

NO

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Meets newest California fire codes – California State Fire Marshal Listing

YES

Cal Fire BML listing # 8140-2023-0002

YES

Easy to replace individual shingle

YES

Repair kits are available at no charge to replace damaged shingles.

Fully bonded shingles.

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.

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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.

Panel System Education

YES

Our instructor-led face-to-face training program provides full tech and installation knowledge.

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