What is the white moss on Eastern white cedar shingles?
24 April 2025
The white moss we sometimes see on green cedar shingles is caused by the cedar moisture content. It is not mold and mildew. This reaction is a possible occurrence on white cedar shingles kept tight in a bundle after a few weeks, especially during summer months, and is not related to any specific treatment to […]
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Do SBC cedar shingles need to be treated?
24 April 2025
No, the natural preservatives of cedar protect our shingles from ravages of fungi, humidity, and insects. They are often left natural and turn silver gray with time. However, they can be treated with preservatives or stains to achieve a different visual effect.
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Is it possible to preserve the cedar’s natural color?
24 April 2025
Left natural, SBC cedar shingles will change color and will gradually become grey. This change of wood color comes from Mother Nature (sun, rain, wind…). It is possible to preserve the cedar’s natural color with a clear oil coating, which will slow down weathering of wood by a few years.
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Why should you choose SBC cedar shingle instead of another siding?
24 April 2025
Cedar shingles are a noble material, which come from a renewable resource, and it has been used for centuries. It has often been imitated, but its look and warmth have never been equalled. SBC shingles combine well with stone, brick or other wood siding and can create various architectural designs. It has very good thermo-dynamic […]
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Does Eastern white cedar last as long as Western red cedar?
24 April 2025
The service life of properly installed and maintained shingles, both red and white should be roughly the same. Both have tannins that protect the shingles against decay and insects. Red cedar has a stronger reddish color; its tannin could potentially bleed and cause staining on the surface of the shingle. White cedar does not bleed […]
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How long does a cedar shingle siding last?
24 April 2025
When it is well-installed according to our installation recommendations, cedar shingle siding can last over 50 years.
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Where does the cedar used for the fabrication of SBC shingles come from?
24 April 2025
Mainly from Quebec, but also from New Brunswick, Ontario and Maine (USA).
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What are the nominal sizes of Eastern white cedar shingles?
24 April 2025
Thickness: 3/8″ at the butt; Length: 16″; Width: from 3″ to 12″. SBC cedar shingle grade Sidewall Select “AB” have a minimum width of 3-7/16″. To download our technical sheets, visit the SBC Library.