A continuous ventilation product may be installed only over the eave protection under the shingles to maximize ventilation.
Cedar shingle installation guide uk.
If you have the right tools.
Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system.
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.
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Use two 31mm x 1 8mm silicon bronze nails per shingle.
The slope of the roof the exposure on wall shingles can be much greater as walls are less subject to climactic conditions.
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This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
Install the first course directly on top of the starter course.
Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.
Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles.
How to install cedar shingles siding.
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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.
For speed and to simplify installation use preformed hips and ridges.
The natural timber aesthetic and sustainability benefits of cedar shingles mean they are growing in popularity for a wide range of different roofing projects.
When installing start at each edge and work towards the middle.
Cedar shingles are thought of as specialist material but they are easy to fit and can be done by any roofer.
Use four 45mm x 2 65mm silicon bronze nails for hip and ridge capping.
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.
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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Add remaining courses until you reach the roofline.
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Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space.
