Sample List
Listed below are our custom patterns. We also can supply
standard patterns that may not
be available to you in your local area. We SHIP!
Scroll down or click on a pattern from the list below.
1. Plank-Tex: 8" on center grooves with circular sawn texture
2. Repeating Pattern:
4"-12"-4"-12"-4"-12"
3. Wideline:
2" on center groove (Eichler Home pattern)
4. Thinline:
Narrow 1/8" groove (Eichler Home pattern)
5.
V-Groove: 3" on center
6.
V-Groove: 6" on center
7.
Standard Patterns
8. Soffit
Material
Plank-Tex
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Plank-tex photos
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We understand that it was originally made by US Plywood in the early '50s.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 (for a total of 6 grooves across the
face) 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.
The Breckenridge blanks are manufactured by Roseburg Forest Products, then
we add the unique texture and grooves.
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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
4"-12"-4"-12"-4"-12" Repeating Pattern
This is another great looking "retro" pattern.
 A picture of the grooved plywood (4" 12" 4" 12")
Click on photo to enlarge.
To our knowledge this pattern is no longer made by standard mills. The groove pattern breaks
up the look of plain plywood and to the untrained eye appears to be boards of 4" and 12" widths
nailed side by side. However because it is plywood, it takes much less time to install.
 The same pattern on the entry way of a home.
Click on photo to enlarge.
This pattern is milled from 5/8" thick and in sizes of 4x8, 4x9 or 4x10 Douglas Fir or
Breckenridge plywood siding. The grooves are 3/8" wide and 1/4" deep.
 Front view of a home with (4" 12" 4" 12") the same pattern.
Click on photo to enlarge.
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Wideline
2" on center groove, groove 3/8" wide, 1/4" deep
Available in rough sawn Douglas Fir.
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.
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Thinline
Narrow 1/8" groove
In Medium Density Overlay (MDO) or Breckenridge for more of a wood grain appearance.
If you would like to see a comparison of textures between the MDO and the
Breckenridge products click here
for a side by side view. (This is a large photo and may take time to
download)
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.
V-Groove: 3" on center
Specs: Each groove is approximately 3/16" wide and are on 3 inch centers. This pattern makes a great interior pattern for walls or ceilings. Picture shown is milled from 1/2 ACX plywood.
Click on photo to enlarge
V-Groove 6" on center
Specs: Each groove is on 6" centers. Shown in MDO with a smooth face. Rough sawn
texture also available. Used as exterior siding, or interior wall panel.
Click on photo to enlarge
Please keep in mind that we can make many more types of
patterns not shown here as well as more standard patterns.
Call us at 415-883-5300 or email us at jeff@eichlersiding.com for more
information. We can ship nationwide.
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