CEDAR SHINGLES

Wood shingles are tapered down on both sides to a specified thickness, and come in three common sizes. The shingles are sold by the square, where a square of shingles will cover 100 square feet, when laid with a standard exposure to the weather. It is important when installing cedar shingles that the side joints of 3 rows of shingles do not line up on top of each other. There should be two nails in each shingle.

The Standard size, is 16" long and the thickness of 5 shingles set on top of each other would equal approximately 2" at the butt end. The standard exposure to the weather is 5", so there is triple coverage, plus 1 inch.

Perfections are 18" long and the thickness of 5 shingles laid on top of each other is 2 ¼" at the butt end. The shingles are laid over underlayment with a standard exposure of 5 ½ “to the weather.

Royals are 24" long and the thickness of 4 shingles laid on top of each other is 2 “at the butt ends. Royals are normally laid over underlayment with a standard exposure of 7 ½ “ to the weather.

There are variations of fancy sawn butt shingles that are cut according to a pattern as well.

The quality of a cedar shingle roof is dependent upon specifying correct materials and proper installation. With a Garlock French cedar shingle roof, you have peace of mind in knowing that the best materials and installation method have been used. Your GFRC salesperson will be happy to assist you in your selection.