Cedar Shingle Installation Guide

A guide to installing cedar shingles step 1a.

Cedar shingle installation guide.

Remodeler andrew grace gives background information on types of cedar shakes and the standards and installation details outlined by the cedar shake and shingle bureau before walking through the steps to replacing a cedar roof from laying courses of self adhered membrane felt and ventilation matrix to setting up the first row of starter shingles to fitting valleys and capping hips and ridges. Installation techniques vary from new homes to renovations from walls to roofs. Just follow the steps outlined on the following pages and you re set. 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.

Installing eastern white cedar shingles is a relatively simple process however to get the most out of your shingles you must follow a few simple guidelines. Non breathable underlay battens non breathable underlay does not need to be counter battened.