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 plywood backer |
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Waterproof moisture barrier between shingle and backer |
YES – A fiberglass mat adds extra moisture & U.V. protection. |
NO |
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Design flexibility |
YES – a fully integrated system with matching corners, radius, flares, custom deco panels & accessories |
VERY LIMITED |
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Can produce custom made panels & 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 |
25, 35 year warranties based on finish applied |
NO |
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Most Flexible installation system |
Blind Nail installation & with our “Easy Stack” system means a faster install. |
Each panel must be cut on table saw for adjustment |
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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 3456 different 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 |
Report posted on website as of 5/8/15 expired in 2013. |
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Furring strip required |
None. No starter strip is needed . You can use standard window & door trim thicknesses. |
YES – Installation calls for top & bottom of each wall |
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Panel construction allows cedar shingles to expand & contract. |
Yes- Shingles attached to full plywood backer with staples & two glue beads. Three points of contact allow shingle movement without buckling or warping panel. |
Shingles Fully bonded to backer. |
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Factory Finishing Available |
Yes – Nationwide network of authorized prefinishers provide a “Rainbow of Colors”. 65-85 SF coverage per gallon |
Yes – 200 SF coverage per gallon means less absorption and 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 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. |
7″ panels blind nailed allow for 59 pressure per square foot. (ICC-ES Evaluation Report available on website as of 5/8/15 expired in 2013) |
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Bandsaw crosscut for traditional look. Cedar absorbs more stain than any other panel! |
YES – 1.5 gallons per square |
NO – Smooth center cut. 1/2 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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Ease to replace individual shingle |
YES – Repair kits are available at no charge to replace damaged shingle. |
Fully bonded shingles |
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Made from pre-consumer content. |
YES – Cedar Valley uses 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 give you full tech and installation knowledge. |
Unknown |