Shakertown

Custom Wood Siding

ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden is a premium tongue-and-groove paneling product that combines the natural beauty of clear vertical grain Western Red Cedar or Hemlock with the superior stability of marine-grade plywood. It offers exceptional strength and resistance to warping compared to solid wood. Available in 1×4 or 1×6 dimensions with Micro-V or 1/8″ gap profiles, it is ideal for vertical siding, soffits, and interior applications. Dolly Varden’s consistent, elegant appearance, combined with its WUI fire ratings and low-maintenance design, makes it a perfect choice for projects demanding beauty, durability, and performance.

Performance

Stability, Durability, Performance

ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden delivers unmatched performance by combining the natural beauty of clear vertical grain Western Red Cedar or Hemlock with the advanced stability of a 7-ply marine-grade plywood backing.

This engineered construction minimizes warping, swelling, and splitting, ensuring long-term durability in a variety of applications, including vertical siding and soffits. With superior insulation values up to R 1.65, Dolly Varden outperforms traditional solid wood products, offering both energy efficiency and structural reliability for demanding projects.

Finish

Transparency Options, Custom Colors

Dolly Varden offers a premium surface that is perfect for a variety of finish requirements. At 1st Choice Millworks, we finish in-house, applying a flood-coated base coat followed by a precision spray-coated top coat to ensure optimal coverage and long-lasting protection.

We offer a range of colors with varying levels of transparency to meet specific design needs, from clear finishes that showcase the wood’s natural beauty to more opaque options for a modern look. The stability of Dolly Varden’s engineered construction ensures finishes adhere consistently and perform exceptionally over time, reducing maintenance while enhancing visual appeal.

Fire Rating

Direct to Soffit Wildland-Urban Interface Listed

Designed to meet rigorous fire safety standards, ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden is WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) approved, making it ideal for projects in fire-prone areas. It meets WUI 12-7A-1 standards for walls when installed over minimum OSB sheathing and WUI 12-7A-3 for direct-to-soffit applications, eliminating the need for additional materials like gypsum board.

These approvals, combined with its durable construction and beautiful appearance, make Dolly Varden a smart, cost-effective choice for areas requiring fire-rated solutions.