{"product_id":"western-red-cedar-roof-shingles-no-1-blue-label-grade-2-49m-pack","title":"Western Red Cedar Roof Shingles – No.1 Blue Label Grade, 2.49m² Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost UK roofs are finished in fired clay or concrete, which is exactly why a cedar-shingled roof stands out on the street it sits on. These are genuine western red cedar wood shingles, No.1 Certigrade Blue Label grade – the premium classification, cut entirely from clear heartwood with no sapwood or significant defects – supplied treated for extra protection against rot and decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCedar shingles are a specialist, low-volume choice in the UK market compared with clay, concrete or slate, which is exactly the point for a period property, a garden building, a lodge roof or a cladding project where a natural timber finish matters more than following the crowd. Left untreated they weather to a soft silver-grey over years; this treated pack helps protect that transition for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo.1 Certigrade Blue Label grade – 100% heartwood, 100% clear, 100% edge grain, no significant defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine western red cedar: naturally insect and rot resistant, with added preservative treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly insulating and lightweight compared with mineral roofing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by fixed roof-coverage pack (2.49m²), so you can order to your measured area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-year manufacturer warranty (terms apply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern red cedar, preservative treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.1 Certigrade Blue Label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShingle length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405mm (16-inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShingle width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRandom widths, 75–350mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.49m² fixed on the roof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable pitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14° to 90°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 years (terms apply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; installation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your total roof area and order enough packs to cover it, remembering that the 2.49m² coverage figure already accounts for the correct exposure\/lap for shingles fixed at a standard pitch – always check your fitting instructions for the pack quantity needed at your specific pitch before ordering. A breathable sarking board is recommended beneath cedar shingles on a timber-frame roof deck; see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-fibre-sarking-insulation-board-breathable-timber-frame\"\u003ewood fibre sarking \u0026amp; insulation board\u003c\/a\u003e for a suitable breathable substrate. Roughly 1kg of shingle nails is needed for every six packs – source stainless or silicone bronze nails to avoid staining the cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the shingles stay this colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo – western red cedar naturally weathers from its fresh honey-brown tone to a silvery grey over a period of months to a few years, depending on exposure. This is normal and part of the material's character; the preservative treatment helps protect the timber through that process rather than fixing the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat nails should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel or silicone bronze nails are recommended to avoid staining or corrosion streaking on the cedar; standard galvanised nails are not advised for a long-term roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used for wall cladding as well as roofing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Label is the premium grade and is suitable for both high-end roofing and wall cladding applications, though fixing details differ – confirm cladding-specific fixing centres with your installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat roof pitch is this suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14° to 90°, covering everything from a shallow-pitch garden building roof through to a steep traditional roof or vertical cladding application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an underlay beneath the shingles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a breathable roofing membrane or breathable sarking board over the rafters is standard practice beneath timber shingles to manage any incidental moisture – see the cross-linked sarking board above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"2.49m² Pack","offer_id":50493304275135,"sku":"RRUK-CEDARSHNG-BLUE-249","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/western-red-cedar-roof-shingles-installed-roof.jpg?v=1790240050","url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/western-red-cedar-roof-shingles-no-1-blue-label-grade-2-49m-pack","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}