How To Lay Cedar Shingle Roof Tiles

Use pre formed shingle ridge tiles and nailing twice fix these into place with a minimum overlap that is the same as the shingle gauge on the roof covering.

How to lay cedar shingle roof tiles.

Install a cedar breather if needed. Make sure to put the thick end at the top on only the bottom row. As you can see installing cedar shingles isn t a difficult process. Add remaining courses until you reach the roofline.

Add the ridge cap across the peak of the roofline. When installing ridge and hip shingles work inwards from the edges. Use a hammer stapler to fasten it down applying a staple every 12 to 14 inches. Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system.

Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space. Cover the roof in felt roofing paper. Installing over existing shingles unless the shingles you have are badly damaged or you have three layers or more you don t need to remove the old shingles to install new cedar shingles. Make sure the existing shingles are nailed down well and you aren t missing any shingles.

Each shingle will have two nails that go in it an inch from either side and 4 inches from the top of the shingle. This will provide you an even surface for the new ones. Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails. Overlap every shingle by at least an inch and a half from where the edge of the roof is.

Dress underlay down to bottom edge of felt support tray and fix using self adhesive tape. Secure it to the. Cover the roof with roofing felt. Use a waterproof membrane under the batten and counter batten to make sure the roof doesn t leak.

How to install a cedar shingle roof on a garden shed.