Cedar Shed Roof Tiles

Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails.

Cedar shed roof tiles.

Place special v shaped cedar shingles on the ridgeline at the top of the roof. All our prefab kits can be modified with our many different options doors windows wood shingles screens benches and more. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Most wood roof shingles are made from cedar pine redwood or western red cedar.

Shingling a shed and want some tips. Advantages of using cedar shingles. Cedar shingle and polycarbonate panel roofing. They are a good choice for use on roofs with a steep pitch and are exceptionally pleasant to look for.

We use only the best 100 western red cedar in our products rich vibrant aromatic and best of all non toxic. So how to install cedar shingles on a shed. Not only do wooden shingles give your home a unique traditional look but they have a range of advantages too. Cedar shingles are a great environmentally friendly alternative to traditional roofing shingle materials but can also be used for wall claddings.

Ridges see our available ridges here when you reach the ridgeline you will need to cut the shingles to maintain the 125mm gauge the shingles can be cut with a hand saw or by using a stanley blade to score them. Cover the roof in felt roofing paper. Install the first course directly on top of the starter course. Wood has been used as a source of roofing shingles for centuries and even today continues to make an excellent source of shed roofing materials.

Available in the form of tiles and ridge tiles they can protect your shed from all types of weather especially rain and snow. Watch and see how easy it is. Install them after the other shingles are installed on the rest of the shed roof. Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles.

Cedar shingles are tapered wood pieces made from red cedar which are used to cover the exterior of both roofs and walls. Install a cedar breather if needed.