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New Shakertown® Rain Screen Technology

Western red cedar shingle siding has long held appeal for its aesthetic appearance and natural resistance to weathering. These benefits have now been enhanced with the introduction of Rain Screen technology available on Shakertown Craftsman One-Course Cedar Shingle Panels. www.shakertown.com

Manufacturing shingles since 1954, Shakertown is now offering their Craftsman Cedar Shingle Panels with specially placed grooves on the back to allow rain and condensation, as well as air, to flow both horizontally and vertically, channeling moisture away from the wall and down to the ground. The result is increased protection against the damaging effects of moisture.

Independently tested to the ASTM E2273-03 Standard Test Method for Determining Drainage Efficiency, Craftsman Cedar Shingle Panels with Rain Screen technology exceed 98% efficiency.

"Shakertown's Rain Screen technology does not add thickness to the wall, saving labor and costs compared to other systems that add bulk and may require thicker trim," says Mark Rutledge, Sales and Marketing Manager for Shakertown. "Our Craftsman panels, with concealed nailing and self-leveling design, provide traditional shingle siding and a beautiful finish."

Shakertown Craftsman One-Course Cedar Shingle Panels with Rain Screen technology are manufactured 8 feet long and are available in a 7" exposure size. The panels also include a full plywood back, a thick 3/8" shingle butt and overlocking end-joints for a seamless appearance. Panels can be ordered in natural, primed white, or pre-finished with a semi-transparent oil stain in one of four colors: Pasadena Green, Beach Grey, Redwood or Natural Beige.

To learn more information about Rain Screen technology and other Shakertown products, visit www.shakertown.com or call 800-426-8970.

About Shakertown®

Since 1954, Shakertown has manufactured premium Western red cedar shingles for residential and commercial siding applications. Shakertown products are available throughout the United States and Canada, and include Shakertown Craftsman One-Course Cedar Shingle Panels, which can be installed six times faster than individual shingles, as well as Fancy Cuts Shingles for more siding options. Shakertown products offer the natural appearance of Western red cedar combined with superior performance, including resistance to rain, sun and other weather conditions.