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.
Cedar shingle installation guide uk.
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Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.
The natural timber aesthetic and sustainability benefits of cedar shingles mean they are growing in popularity for a wide range of different roofing projects.
A continuous ventilation product may be installed only over the eave protection under the shingles to maximize ventilation.
Use two 31mm x 1 8mm silicon bronze nails per shingle.
For speed and to simplify installation use preformed hips and ridges.
Shingles are always nailed to 1 x 3 2 51 cm x 7 5 cm wooden laths or a cedar.
Use four 45mm x 2 65mm silicon bronze nails for hip and ridge capping.
Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space.
Cedar shingles are thought of as specialist material but they are easy to fit and can be done by any roofer.
Tom silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles.
Install the first course directly on top of the starter course.
Shingles directly on eave protection will not dry out very readily and will not last as long as the rest of the roof shingles.
How to install cedar shingles siding.
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.
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This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
If you have the right tools.
Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles.
Add remaining courses until you reach the roofline.
When installing start at each edge and work towards the middle.
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Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system.
Burton roofing merchants have put together a step by step guide on how to make a shingle roof.
The slope of the roof the exposure on wall shingles can be much greater as walls are less subject to climactic conditions.
Looking for how to install cedar shingles on a wall.
Marley eternit has put together a step by step guide to show contractors how easy it is to create a stunning shingle roof.
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.
