Cedar Roof Installation Guide

How to install roofing shakes.

Cedar roof installation guide. These videos will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. New roof construction manual cedar shake shingle bureau history this manual is intended for use with western. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches. Secure it to the roof by driving in two nails near the top edge of the shingle about 1 inch below its top edge.

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. This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. The predominant ridge material manufactured today is for a medium slope roof. 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.

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. Find out how to best install your next synthetic composite polymer roof. Always follow the manufacturer s installation instructions. Wood shingles are typically more expensive than other materials but they give your roof a texture and colour that you can t get in any other way.

Premium and number 1 grades of certi split shakes certi sawn shakes and. A newly installed shake roof is bright blond with a. From roofing nails exposure spacing and keyways decking and storage to installation fastening snow brackets dormer flashing and valley flashing. Follow the treatment company s recommended installation instructions.

Roofing shakes are typically cut from red cedar which resists damage and deterioration from water and insects. Cedar roof installation and roofing installation tips videos.