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Cedar shingle installation guide uk.
Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.
Install the first course directly on top of the starter course.
For speed and to simplify installation use preformed hips and ridges.
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.
When installing start at each edge and work towards the middle.
On the left side of the page in the blue section under the heading supporting documents you will find our care maintenance brochure or click here for more information.
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.
Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space.
Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles.
Install a cedar breather if needed.
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.
Shingles are always nailed to 1 x 3 2 51 cm x 7 5 cm wooden laths or a cedar.
A continuous ventilation product may be installed only over the eave protection under the shingles to maximize ventilation.
Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system.
Tom silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles.
How to install cedar shingles siding.
Use two 31mm x 1 8mm silicon bronze nails per shingle.
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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.
Cedar shingles are thought of as specialist material but they are easy to fit and can be done by any roofer.
Shingles directly on eave protection will not dry out very readily and will not last as long as the rest of the roof shingles.
Marley eternit has put together a step by step guide to show contractors how easy it is to create a stunning shingle roof.
Burton roofing merchants have put together a step by step guide on how to make a shingle roof.
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Use four 45mm x 2 65mm silicon bronze nails for hip and ridge capping.
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.
