Specifications

Specification Guide For Western Red Cedar Fence Posts
The following information is required when specifying cedar fence posts:

Specification Information Required Sample Specification
Species:
Western Red Cedar
WRCLA Western Red Cedar
Product Pattern:
Specify the surface finish by choosing surfaced four sides (S4S), rough sawn or rougher headed.
Rough Sawn
Size:
Specify the size of the product.
4x4 in. full sawn rough
Product Standard or Grade:
The grade of the product governs its overall quality. Refer to WRCLA specification literature for available standards.
Architect Knotty
Grading Agency Paragraph:
To ensure that the product meets a written standard, an agency grade paragraph or WRCLA product standard should be referenced.
WRCLA Product Standard
Quantity:
Express as the number of rails/lengths in feet.
20/6 ft


Specification Guide For Western Red Cedar Fence Rails

The following information is required when specifying cedar fence rails:

Specification Information Required Sample Specification
Species:
Western Red Cedar
WRCLA Western Red Cedar
Product Pattern:
Specify the surface finish by choosing surfaced four sides (S4S) rougher headed or rough sawn.
Rough Sawn
Size:
Specify the size of the product.
2x4 in.
Product Standard or Grade:
The grade of the product governs its overall quality. Refer to WRCLA specification literature for available standards.
Appearance Knotty
Grading Agency Paragraph:
To ensure that the product meets a written standard, an agency grade paragraph or WRCLA product standard should be referenced.
WRCLA Product Standard
Quantity:
Express as the number of rails/lengths in feet.
35/8 ft


Specification Guide For Western Red Cedar Fence Boards
The following information is required when specifying cedar fence boards:

Specification Information Required Sample Specification
Species:
Western Red Cedar
WRCLA Western Red Cedar
Product Pattern:
Specify the surface finish if selecting plain boards by choosing surfaced one side and two edges (S1S2E) or rough sawn all round (rough)
Rough Sawn
Specify pattern if selecting pre-cut pickets. Dog-eared
Size:
Specify the size of the product.
1x6 in.
Product Standard or Grade:
The grade of the product governs its overall quality. Refer to WRCLA specification literature for available standards.
WRCLA
Architect Knotty
Grading Agency Paragraph:
To ensure that the product meets a written standard, an agency grade paragraph or WRCLA product standard should be referenced.
WRCLA Product Standard
Quantity:
Express as the number of boards/lengths in feet.
250/6 ft



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