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PREMIER PANEL Premier Forest Products

The Premier Panel™ is a major breakthrough in shingle panel design and technology.The Premier Panel™ features an advanced two-ply "Cedar on Cedar" shingle panel design with a factory installed rain screen system.
Real Wood® Backer-board
The Premier Panel™ features a solid, naturally durable, Western Red Cedar backer-board in lieu of a plywood sheathing backer-board.
Two-Ply "Cedar on Cedar" Design
The Premier Panel™ is a true two-ply "Cedar on Cedar" design providing the optimum in weather protection and durability. There is no substitute for Western Red Cedar Shingles on a solid, naturally durable, Western Red Cedar backer-board.

100% Vertical Grain - 100% Clear - 100% Heartwood
Premier uses 100% Vertical Grain, 100% Clear and 100% Heartwood Western Red Cedar shingles in their panel system. Testing and practical experience show that these shingles move less, cup less and retain finishes better than flat grain shingles.