How To Lay Cedar Shingle Roof Tiles

Make sure the existing shingles are nailed down well and you aren t missing any shingles.

How to lay cedar shingle roof tiles.

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. This will provide you an even surface for the new ones. When installing ridge and hip shingles work inwards from the edges. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches.

Non breathable underlay black with 25mm eaves vent system. Use a hammer stapler to fasten it down applying a staple every 12 to 14 inches. Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails. Use a waterproof membrane under the batten and counter batten to make sure the roof doesn t leak.

Add remaining courses until you reach the roofline. Each shingle will have two nails that go in it an inch from either side and 4 inches from the top of the shingle. Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles. As you can see installing cedar shingles isn t a difficult process.

Install a cedar breather if needed. Cover the roof in felt roofing paper. Secure it to the. Cover the roof with roofing felt.

Add the ridge cap across the peak of the roofline. Install the first course directly on top of the starter course. Overlap every shingle by at least an inch and a half from where the edge of the roof is. Make sure to put the thick end at the top on only the bottom row.

Dress underlay down to bottom edge of felt support tray and fix using self adhesive tape.