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Samples: Thinline, Wideline, and Plank-Tex (Planktex)

These are the current patterns we produce. Call for custom patterns that may also be available by special order. Click here for additional custom samples not unique to Eichler homes.

We are now producing Redwood Fencing with the Eichler Thinline pattern!

If you have not done so already, check out our other web-site Groovedplywoodsiding.com then go to the samples page for additional examples of custom patterns we offer.


Thinline




In Medium Density Overlay (MDO) or Breckenridge for more of a wood grain appearance. For a large photo of MDO and Breckenridge side by side  click here (due to its size it will take time to download).  

Please note:  It is easy to get confused between our Thinline pattern shown here, and our Wideline pattern shown below.  For a side by side picture of both of them, click here.

Specs: Each groove is 1/8” wide and almost 1/8” deep, and the grooves are 1 5/8"” apart when measured center to center. Thinline is manufactured out of 1/2” medium density overlay plywood siding. Medium density overlay, or “MDO” provides a high quality surface that paints well and (when painted) withstands the weather’s harsh elements better than plain wood. Available in 4x9 sheets and 4x10 by special order.

Thinline is also available in the “Breckenridge™" material which is a one piece face okoume, (similar to mahogany) and is 5/8” in thickness. Breckenridge Thinline is available in 4x8, 4x9 and 4x10 sheets.  MDO comes from Olympic Panel Inc. and Breckenridge is manufactured by Roseburg Forest Products.  For information that each of these mills provide see below.  Keep in mind that these panels come to us from the mills "blank" with no grooves and then we put the grooves in to match the Eichler siding.

For more information including the APA rating of MDO click here.

For more information including the APA rating for Breckenridge click here.


Wideline



Available in rough sawn Douglas Fir. Click here for a larger view of this sample.

Please note:  It is easy to get confused between our Thinline pattern shown here, and our Wideline pattern shown below.  For a side by side picture of both of them, click here.

Specs: Each groove is 3/8” wide and 1/4” deep, and the grooves are 2” apart when measured center to center. Manufactured out of 5/8” premium grade Douglas Fir plywood siding in 4x8, 4x9, and 4x10 sheets. The texture is resawn and slightly rougher in appearance than existing Eichler siding. However a light sanding can help knock down the roughness.

For more information including the APA rating for Douglas Fir siding click here.

Important!!!: Please keep in mind that shear wall values given for most Douglas Fir siding is for typical 4" on center and 8" on center grooves.  Wideline Eichler siding requires the grooves to be milled 2" on center to match the appearance. 

You must check current building codes in your area to insure that the 2" on center grooves will pass building codes in your area.


Plank-Tex



Available in Breckenridge (okoume faced, similar to mahogany). This is a very unique and great looking siding, and was used on other homes in addition to Eichlers. We understand that it was originally made by US Plywood in the early '50s.  Some know it as Planktex without the hyphen.

Specs: It has grooves 8” apart and grooves are about 3/16” wide. The unique aspect of this pattern is that it also has a circular sawn swirl texture cut into the surface of the wood. This makes the plywood appear to be 8” planks nailed side by side. Manufactured out 5/8”  or 1/2"** Breckenridge (Mahogany face) material. Available in 4x8, 4x9, and 4x10 sheets. Breckenridge is manufactured by Roseburg Forest Products.
 
** Special note:  As of July, 2006 we now offer Plank-Tex in  material that results in a better thickness match for pre-existing Plank-Tex (planktex). In the past all we could offer was 5/8" stock which did not fit all that well when fitted in between existing sheets.  This new 1/2" material works great! (See testimonial below)

For more information including the APA rating for Breckenridge from Roseburg click here.
Keep in mind that these panels come to us from the mill "blank" with no grooves and then we put the grooves and texture in to match the Eichler siding.

Plank-Tex Testimonial

 
Jeff and Annette-

I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the service you provide by 
reproducing the Eichler siding. I am grateful you made the effort 
to reproduce the Plank-Tex siding used on my Eichler home. 
I am very pleased how well it matches the circular saw mark pattern!

For my latest re-siding project, I used the new 1/2” thick Plank-Tex 
you now offer. During my project, I had replaced an entire section 
from corner to door. For my next project, I need to replace a 
smaller area and I was curious whether the siding thickness would
be a good match if butted up to an original piece of siding. In 
comparing the thickness between the old and the new I was amazed it 
matches within a variance of 1/32 inch thickness. I was very excited 
as this gives me confidence to replace more sections of siding butted 
up to the existing. 

Thanks again! 
Nelson, Foster City, CA