Red Cedar Shingle Siding Exposure
As with siding shingle joints are the areas of least resistance to weather.
Red cedar shingle siding exposure. Miller shingle company has been manufacturing and providing premium western red cedar products since 1946. Shingles can be painted or stained. Wood wall shingle double coursing installation details. The above coverage table table 1 tells you that a 4 bundle square at 4 exposure covers 80 square feet.
Characteristics properties of western. At a 14 exposure each box of shingles should yield 100 square feet of coverage. An 18 inch shingle has an exposure of 8 1 2 inches etc. Give us a call today at 1 877 850 1767 or send us an email at email protected to find out more or to get a no hassle quote.
The above coverage table table 1 tells you that a 4 bundle square at 4 exposure covers 80 square feet. 3200 divided by 80 40 squares of material. 1 blue label or no. Figure 4 chalk line on foundtaion wall.
Despite the greater exposures considerably more material and labor are required. The sdf is a one coat formula that provides strong long lasting protection for cedar siding. In addition to our full line of shingles shakes sidewall shingles and shingle panels we manufacture a full line of gable vents foundation vents and exterior accessories. Western red cedar shingle panels.
Side wall application double course for roof application. Decided to put 16 certigrade shingles no 1 blue label or no 2 red label at 4 exposure. Exposure 50 sq. For increased exposures and deeper shadow lines with red cedar shingles or shakes apply in double courses as shown figure 1 16.
The highest level of exposure is desired therefore the shingles should be installed as a double course with a 14 exposure. The maximum recommended exposure for cedar shingle siding is 1 2 inch less than one half its length. 3200 divided by 80 40 squares of material maximum exposure recommended for roofs slope length 18 24 4 12 and steeper 7 1 2 10 a. Why use western red cedar.
So divide the 500 square feet of wall coverage by the 100 square feet of coverage per box. You have decided to put 16 certigrade shingles no. For example a 16 inch cedar shingle has an exposure of 7 1 2 inches. Originates from responsibly managed forests.
2 red label at 4 exposure. For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers. Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding.