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Red Cedar Siding - U-Grade .69¢ / LFT

1x6 T&G - Up & Down Grade Mix - 6,000 LFT Min Order (6-16 lengths)

Our Buffalo Lumber U-Grade is a new type of lumber opportunity. We are offering discount prices for the creative do-it-your-selfer who knows how to work a saw to create beautiful red cedar paneling results with these red cedar grading techniques.

Our discounted U-grade is a Pre- Grade Western Red Cedar paneling. Each Red Cedar bundle contains a mix of #1, #2 & BTR, and downgrade panels. Each board will be touched. Most boards will need at least one cut. The U-Grade/Up-Grade numbers shake out like this:

This is an opportunity for cedar lovers to get beautiful western red cedar at discount prices if they are willing to work with the wood. Check out the Step-by-Step grading process we went through while installing in our new red cedar show room. Enclosed are a few pictures of the worse types of flaws you will need to work around. These hard flaws make up less than 5% of the coverage area. You can see in the pictures shown that trimming around the rough patches still gives you 90% of that stick to use.

Our red cedar wood siding works better if you look over the wood and then plan your project details based on what you get. This cedar paneling is perfect for cabin owners who are looking to do interiors. If you plan some rough side use (say one entire room) then you pick through and get all the good smooth stuff. At that point you can plan your high visibility projects. Our rustic red cedar grade can be used indoors or outdoors but should be sealed properly if used outdoors (all six sides coated).

This red cedar wood siding product is perfect for customers looking for a little history in their wood. The natural flaws that occur give it an aged appearance resembling the way red cedar wood looks in its natural state. This point of view allows you to take "character" woods and turn them into art. Western Red Rustic - Get it while it lasts.

Wood Siding Istallation Tips

All wood no matter how dry will change sizes during the seasons with the amount of humidity in the air. Here are a few things you can do to minimize the problems associated with size change.

90% of all wood siding problems reported are installation related and improper acclimation is the mistake most often made by installers. Let the wood acclimate before installation. As wood is shipped form one climate to another it naturally changes sizes. The last thing you want to do is install it DURING the change. Follow manufacturer instructions for acclimation on all wood products.

Preperation- All six sides of the wood should be treated prior to installation. Wood needs to be protected from moisture period. The more moisture touches the wood the more problems occur.

Miter cutting reduces the “gapping” that occurs when wood siding shrinks. Take the time to angle cut and treat the ends as you install and the results will last for years.

Pattern selection- certain patterns allow for natural movement of the wood. Channel lap, ship lap and bevel can all be installed easily and each allow for movement with no noticeable change in appearance.

Help Us Answer Your Questions

Because we are committed to answering every request, our phones ring off the hook. In order to make sure you get the attention you deserve, we ask that you help us help you.

When you call our toll free line you will be asked a few questions to confirm if we can truly help with your project. If it looks like we can we will set up project consultation with a sales expert. This a 15 minute free consultation. If our products and services are a good project match, we will also give you a verbal "ball park" price and total cost estimate to help you plan your project costs. BEFORE we can give you a Ball Park Price we will need to know the approximate square feet required and the ship to location (city, state, zip). This information is used to make sure everyone who calls gets called back receives the customer service we have promised. Your information will not be shared or sold.

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Cedar Siding SQFT - LFT Coverage

T&G, Bevel Thk R, Shiplap, Dutch Lap

Channel Rustic Pattern

Cedar Siding and paneling is sold by the linear (or lineal) foot. Your quantity requirements are calculated by multiplying the square foot area by a factor based on the siding width.

A) Calculate the square footage in walls: length x height = sq. ft.
B) Calculate, and then subtract, the square footage of openings
C) Add 10% to cover trim and waste
D) Multiply the result by the factor for lineal feet

T&G example: If you are paneling four walls 8 feet high by 40 feet long with 1x6" Tongue and Groove cedar paneling and we allow 10% of the total square feet for openings, you would need approximately 3100 linear feet:

4 * 8 * 40 = 1280 SQ FT - 128 (10% openings) + 115 (10% trim/waste)
  = 1267 SQ FT * 2.37 linear factor = 3003 LFT

LAP example: If you are paneling four walls 8 feet high by 40 feet long with 1x10" Channel Rustic siding and we allow 10% of the total square feet for openings, you would need approximately 1800 linear feet:

4 * 8 * 40 = 1280 SQ FT - 128 (10% openings) + 115 (10% trim/waste)
  = 1267 SQ FT * 1.39 linear factor = 1762 LFT

Wondering what our customers have done with their wood siding?
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Buffalo Lumber CO Headquarters
1588 Murfreesboro Rd
Woodbury, TN 37190

National Shipping and Delivery

WE DELIVER EVERYWHERE!

Each delivery is quoted individually after the products have been selected. We carry products from suppliers located all across the country. Each delivery will be calculated based on location of customer, location of product manufacturer and weight of total shipment.
 
Mill Direct to You – Freight brokered straight to customer (this requires the customer have enough room to fit a semi truck into and out of the delivery area, customer provides forklift to unload at job site) 3 to 4 week average turnaround.

LOADED TO GO!

International Shipping and Delivery

Container loading available!

Buffalo Lumber offers full 20 and 40 foot container quotes internationally. Europe, Asia, anywhere a container will go we can get it there. At this time Buffalo Lumber can only quote full 20 and 40 foot containers, smaller shipments would be customer arranged.

Delivery to and around the following US Cities and Zips:

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