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   rslatm | Oct 27, 2002 11:54am | #1

   Why not post the question in FHB...this is FWW! I can't recall ever putting siding on a piece of furniture!

   
   

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   Edited 10/27/2002 4:57:06 AM ET by rsl

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   Humbug400 | Oct 29, 2002 07:53am | #3

   I really thought it was in FWW.  Know it doesn't seem right, but that's what I seem to remember. Will try FHB next.

   Thanx,

   Humbug

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   travbickel | Oct 27, 2002 04:02pm | #2

   Email me if you want some info on this.  I've done quite a bit and can help you out.  Breaktime & their archives are also a great place to start

   Mike Prisbylla

   The House Fixer

   Pittsburgh PA

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   Humbug400 | Oct 29, 2002 08:01am | #4

   Thanks for the offer and I may in the near future.  I'm in the process of building a new shop and thinking about using shingles on the front (the side I look at all of the time!!) I live in NW Georgia...not a lot of shingles used down here, but I really like the look. It's hard to even find them here.  Will probably have to have them shipped in, which makes the price go up considerably.  When I started this project, I never thought the hardest part would be deciding what to put on exterior.  Steel is cheaper and requires less maintenance,  I just like natural siding(cedar,cypress,shingles) a lot better.

   Thanks for the response.  I'll keep u in mind!

   Humbug

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   TomS | Oct 29, 2002 05:37pm | #5

   I've done quite a bit of this type of work as well.  If you have specific questions go ahead and ask....I am sure you will get some help.

   Tom

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   Humbug400 | Oct 31, 2002 04:52am | #6

   Don't know enough to ask many specific questions.  From what I read,sheathing should be covered with building felt.  I have already covered all exterior walls with Dow "Pink Wrap".  Is this sufficient, or should I replace it with felt?  Do you recommend one type shingle over another? Down here in the Deep South, cypress shingles were commonly used many years ago, but I can't find a source for them now.  I've sent several e-mails to companies, but have gotten no response.  I've read what I can find on Internet, how to install manuals,etc.  Just need to find a source  and get started.  Or use much cheaper and much more readibly available southern pine.  Decisions, decisions...

   Thanks for your reply,

   Humbug

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   JoeCoty | Oct 31, 2002 08:26am | #7

   I live in South Carolina now but was originally from Maine. I cedar shingled my house along with my wife. The work is fairly easy but requires patience and time. The old timers use felt or roofing paper and take advantage of the stenciled lines to line up the courses. These days with insulated houses a breathable membrane like the Dow product or Tyvex is a better choice.

   I started out weaving the corners on the front porch but switched to corner boards on the main house- much quicker. Be sure to get 1st quality shingles. You will experience much less waste. Unfortunately some mills just don't put out square shingles whether 1st or 2nd's. I always stuck with the same supplier once I found consistent bundles. Mine were from Canada.

   The bottom course should be doubled or tripled, the same for under windows. I used a story board to plan row exposure +/- 5" typically. Also a 1x2x12' ledger board temporarily tacked (be sure to use a level), to rest the new course of shingles while nailing and fitting. Shingles are hung not nailed tight. Use galvanized or stainless steel nails to avoid rust streaks. I used a compound miter saw to trim shingles along with a hand plane.

   I sprayed the shingles each year with a clear preservative to keep the mildew and critters off. Finally to pass credit where it is due my wife hung most of the shingles while I was at work once I got her started. It took all summer, on the weekends and most evenings we both worked- rain and all.

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   travbickel | Oct 31, 2002 06:03pm | #8

   Hate to say this, but...

   Don't EVER EVER EVER use tyvek (or other brand analogs) with cedar.  The tannic acid in the cedar can leach out with moisture and cause the tyvek to cease functioning.  If you're more serious about this, hop over to Breaktime and do a search of the archives.  It has been covered to death there.  15 lb. roofer's felt is the way to go.

   I like to apply my sidewall shingles over top of lathing strips, directly under the nail area.  The 3/8" space this provides behind the shingles for air movement will markedly improve shingle life.

   But go check out Breaktime.

   Mike Prisbylla

   The House Fixer

   Pittsburgh PA

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   JoeCoty | Oct 31, 2002 07:34pm | #9

   Thanks for the correction.