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Cedar shake roofing installation.
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Tom silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles.
Solid sheathing is recommended for shakes and may be required in seismic regions or under treated shakes and shingles.
In fact with cedar shingle installation expensive tools like a nailer are eschewed for a basic hammer.
How to install roofing shakes.
Sanded shingles are smooth and.
Planning and preparation.
For information regarding the installation and maintenance of your cedar shake or shingle application visit our website for a complete list of resources.
Spaced sheathing is usually 1 x 4 or 1 x 6 softwood boards and shall not be less than 1 x 4 boards.
A newly installed shake roof is bright blond with a.
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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.
Cedar roof installation and roofing installation tips videos.
Shakes and shingles may be applied over spaced sheathing.
That and a circular saw table saw or chop saw is all you need.
These videos will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
Roofing shakes are typically cut from red cedar which resists damage and deterioration from water and insects.
Sawn cedar shingles give you the shake style which is a rustic look that is appealing to many homeowners.
This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
The cedar shake and shingle bureau is a non profit organization that promotes the use of certi label cedar roofing and sidewall products.
Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches.