This means ridges should be cut when they meet the central point.
Installing cedar shingles on a curved roof.
Step 8 the complete shingle roof.
Use the same gauge as the shingles at the ridge to give a more uniform appearance.
Set out the first course of cedar roof shingles when starting out ensure there is a 38mm overhang projecting over the verge and eaves.
Overlap every shingle by at least an inch and a half from where the edge of the roof is.
These videos will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
How to install shingles on a curved roof.
To speed up installation use pre formed hips and ridges.
Cedar roof installation and roofing installation tips videos.
The first course of cedar shingles should be a double course ie two layers of shingles.
Make sure to put the thick end at the top on only the bottom row.
Begin laying your shingles at the edge of the roof.
The first row of shingles should overlap the edge of.
Installing the shingles once all that is ready you can go ahead and begin nailing the new shingles on the lower part of the roof.