How To Lay Cedar Shingle Roof Tiles

Overlap every shingle by at least an inch and a half from where the edge of the roof is.

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. Install the first course directly on top of the starter course. Add remaining courses until you reach the roofline. Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.

Each shingle will have two nails that go in it an inch from either side and 4 inches from the top of the shingle. Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system. Cover the roof with roofing felt. How to install a cedar shingle roof on a garden shed.

Add the ridge cap across the peak of the roofline. This will provide you an even surface for the new ones. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches. Install a cedar breather if needed.

Make sure to put the thick end at the top on only the bottom row. Use a waterproof membrane under the batten and counter batten to make sure the roof doesn t leak. Dress underlay down to bottom edge of felt support tray and fix using self adhesive tape. Install continuous rafter roll over fascia ventilator and felt support tray to direct airflow below underlay into the roof space.

Make sure the existing shingles are nailed down well and you aren t missing any shingles. Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles. Use a hammer stapler to fasten it down applying a staple every 12 to 14 inches. When installing ridge and hip shingles work inwards from the edges.

Cover the roof in felt roofing paper.