Replacing Cedar Shake Roof Shingles

If it s time to replace your roof cedar roof shingles are an attractive but more expensive option than asphalt shingles.

Replacing cedar shake roof shingles.

Cedar shakes in a damp environment are susceptible to mold and mildew and rot. Sap from overhanging trees will encourage mildew. Attach the shingle to the roof with two nails driven in near its top edge. Set your store to see local.

If damage has occurred the damaged cedar shakes can be removed and replaced without replacement of the entire roof system. T1 11 siding cedar siding white wood siding shake wood siding 250 mdf 1x10 bullnose. Ensure the second shingle overhangs the edge of the roof by the same amount as the first shingle. In fact cedar roof shakes can be six or seven times the price of asphalt roofing.

They are inexpensive and easy to maintain although they do require replacement every 10 20 years. More common than cedar shake you ve probably seen a roof replacement or installation with asphalt roofing shingles. Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. There is the roof structure then sheets of plywood decking an underlayment and finally the asphalt shingle.

Costs to replace shake shingles professional installation costs run about 60 per hour but can vary depending on the specifics of the job. Remove the old shingle. Asphalt shingles are ubiquitous for a reason. Drive out any nails with a nail set or if the shingle is lifted use a hacksaw to cut the nails underneath.

It s relatively straight forward. If you re replacing a cracked lifted or curled shingle you ll have to remove the old shingle first. Do not pry the shingle out as this can damage nearby shingles and the underlying roofing structure. Put the next shingle about one eighth to one quarter of an inch away from the edge of the first shingle.

Wood shake systems only need to be inspected once a year to make sure that there is no debris collecting on the roof which will prevent proper drainage and age the shakes prematurely. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq.