The CertainTeed
Cedar Impressions Double 7 Straight Edge Perfection is part of the
Siding test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Siding
models like the Cedar Impressions Double 7 Straight Edge Perfection are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Thick:
Thickness as stated by manufacturer.
Warm impacts:
Warm impacts is resistance to damage at roughly 70 degree Fahrenheit. Impacts mimic blows from fallen objects and other mishaps.
Wind:
Wind is siding's ability to stay attached in lab tests simulating high winds; the best withstood forces equivalent to more than 150 mph.