When installing start at each edge and work towards the middle.
Cedar shingle installation guide uk.
Shingles directly on eave protection will not dry out very readily and will not last as long as the rest of the roof shingles.
The natural timber aesthetic and sustainability benefits of cedar shingles mean they are growing in popularity for a wide range of different roofing projects.
Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system.
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How to install cedar shingles siding.
If you have the right tools.
The slope of the roof the exposure on wall shingles can be much greater as walls are less subject to climactic conditions.
Use two 31mm x 1 8mm silicon bronze nails per shingle.
For speed and to simplify installation use preformed hips and ridges.
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A continuous ventilation product may be installed only over the eave protection under the shingles to maximize ventilation.
Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.
Cedar shingles are thought of as specialist material but they are easy to fit and can be done by any roofer.
On walls the exposure for grade a white cedar shingles can be up to 8 20 cm and 6 15 cm for grade b and c shingles.
This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
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Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space.
Joints in any one course should have a side lap of no less than 38mm from the joint in adjacent courses and in any 3 courses no 2 joints should align.
Use four 45mm x 2 65mm silicon bronze nails for hip and ridge capping.
Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles.
The shingles shall be spaced 6mm apart and be nailed or stapled twice the nails staples should be fixed 19mm in from the edge and 38mm above the butt of the course above.
Shingles are always nailed to 1 x 3 2 51 cm x 7 5 cm wooden laths or a cedar.
Install a cedar breather if needed.
Install the first course directly on top of the starter course.
Although less popular in the uk than in countries such as canada and the usa using cedar shingles as siding on walls of buildings can be a great way to finish your home or building adding a point of difference whilst still having a protective and insulating siding.
Burton roofing merchants have put together a step by step guide on how to make a shingle roof.
