Cedar Shingle Installation Guide

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.

Cedar shingle installation guide.

Just follow the steps outlined on the following pages and you re set. Installation techniques vary from new homes to renovations from walls to roofs. 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. Non breathable underlay battens non breathable underlay does not need to be counter battened.

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. This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.