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Cedar Roof Shingles vs. Life Pine

  • 1.  Cedar Roof Shingles vs. Life Pine

    Posted 04-07-2015 06:35 PM
    This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Technical Design for Building Performance Knowledge Community and Historic Resources Committee .
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    This issue involves an historic building in upstate SC  and the selection of cedar shingles vs. Life Pine.  Our firm has specified the best possible grade treated cedar shingles for the best match for overall historic accuracy, However Life Pine is being proposed. despite its thicker dimensions.   Does anyone have any technical information (weathering, longevity, past litigation, etc) to compare the two?
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    Ellen Harris AIA
    Principal
    Harris Architects, PLLC
    Brevard NC
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