Siding Types - Tongue & Groove - Specifications

The following information is required when specifying tongue and groove siding products:

Specification Information Required Sample Specification
Species:
Western Red Cedar
WRCLA Western Red Cedar
Product Pattern and Intended Use:
Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style. The designer may choose from Edge V one side (EV1S) WRCLA1, Edge V two sides (EV2S), WRCLA2, or specific pattern number.
Tongue and Groove EV1S - WRCLA1
Size:
Specify the nominal size of the product.
1 x 6"
Grade:
The grade of the product governs its overall quality. Refer to WRCLA specification literature or grading agency rule books for available grades.
Select Knotty
Grading Agency Paragraph:
To ensure that the product meets a written standard, an agency grade paragraph should be referenced.
NLGA para. 204a
Moisture Content:
Specify whether the product is to be green (unseasoned) or kiln-dried.
Green
Surface to be exposed:
Specify the application orientation to assist the supplier in shipping the right product for the job.
Sawn face
Quantity:
Express in board feet the quantity required. See WRCLA table for factor to convert square feet of wall area to board feet.
5500 board feet



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