Cedar Shake Roofing Installation

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Cedar shake roofing installation.

This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. Spaced sheathing is usually 1 x 4 or 1 x 6 softwood boards and shall not be less than 1 x 4 boards. Cedar roof installation and roofing installation tips videos. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches.

Solid sheathing is recommended for shakes and may be required in seismic regions or under treated shakes and shingles. Roofing shakes are typically cut from red cedar which resists damage and deterioration from water and insects. Solid sheathing is used in areas with wind driven snow. These videos will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.

Secure it to the roof by driving in two nails near the top edge of the shingle about 1 inch below its top edge. Sanded shingles are smooth and. The responsibility of deciding the grading standards and installation details for red and yellow cedar roofs falls to the cedar shake and shingle bureau cssb. For information regarding the installation and maintenance of your cedar shake or shingle application visit our website for a complete list of resources.

To ensure you are reading the latest edition of the roof manual please contact. Sawn cedar shingles give you the shake style which is a rustic look that is appealing to many homeowners. The cedar shake and shingle bureau is a non profit organization that promotes the use of certi label cedar roofing and sidewall products. 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.

Planning and preparation. Shakes and shingles may be applied over spaced sheathing. Their manuals for sidewall and roof installations are invaluable resources and almost everything you need to know about a bundle of shakes or shingles is clearly printed on its label. A newly installed shake roof is bright blond with a.

In fact with cedar shingle installation expensive tools like a nailer are eschewed for a basic hammer.