LPĀ® SmartSide cedar shakes offer the look of real cedar, easy to install and require less maintenance over real cedar shingles. The staggered edges offer a lively textured effect and can be installed 180 degrees for a straight shake look. These panels can be used to cover the entire exterior or used as an accent. Each panel has a shiplap edge for a seamless appearance and is available in a fiber substrate. Our Barnboard stain color has a dark gray/brown color with darker accents that fill in the texture of the board giving it a true natural wood stain look. The deep texture really makes these panels look like real wood. If you are looking for the rustic color found on an old barn, this is a great match to that dark weathered barn wood.