Installing Cedar Roof Shingles
The cedar roof lasts for long and is not easily damaged by insects. It is a natural covering for our home. The things that has to be taken care of while installing cedar roof is,
• The weather should be fair on the day of installation.
• The whole roof deck should be applied building paper.
• When you place the first shingle, the thick should be placed in such a way that it points the ground.
• Between the shingle and its neighbour there should be a gap of 1/4inch.
• For each shingle, use two nails and it should be placed 4inch from the thick side of the shingle and one inch from the sides.
• Ensure that each of the shingle that is added fits in properly.
• Trim the excess piece in the ends.
• The second row should be installed over the first row in the same manner.
• When you reach the top, use building paper and trim the edges.
Most Popular Types of Roofing
There are five major popular types of roofing. They are wood roofing, asphalt roofing, tile, metal and slate roofing. Each roofing materials have their own advantages, virtues and flaws. It is in the hands of home owners to choose best roofing according to their durability and cost.
Wood roofing are preferred by the homeowners who wants their home to have a natural look and environment which will be rust free. Red wood, cedar and southern pine are mostly used in this case of roofing. Asphalt roofing is the most popular type of roofing which is used by almost all in United States. There are two types of Asphalt roofing, organic base and fibre glass roofing. You can select one which really suits you. Slate roofing is quiet heavy and they are rock mined naturally. They are available in different colours and grades. Slate roofing is considered to be expensive compared to others.