First Timer - Wood Shingle Siding
#1
07-20-07, 12:16 PM
First Timer - Wood Shingle Siding
Hello,
This is my first post.
I'm installing cedar shingle siding for the first time.
I have one wall on my back porch about completed (this was my practice area), but I have a question.
On the top row of shingles, do I just have to have the nails exposed? Is there a trick to installing the top row so there are no nails exposed?
I'm going to prime/paint the shingles once finished, so it's not a huge deal as far as cosmetics go. I'm just wondering if this will cause other problems down the road.
Thanks!
This is my first post.
I'm installing cedar shingle siding for the first time.
I have one wall on my back porch about completed (this was my practice area), but I have a question.
On the top row of shingles, do I just have to have the nails exposed? Is there a trick to installing the top row so there are no nails exposed?
I'm going to prime/paint the shingles once finished, so it's not a huge deal as far as cosmetics go. I'm just wondering if this will cause other problems down the road.
Thanks!
#2
07-20-07, 04:15 PM
As you move up the wall and approach the top, you should continue to cut the top of the shingles until they are about 6" or 8" long. I usually install a piece of 1x3 cedar laterally along the top row of shingles to dress it up a bit.
