Cedar Shake & Shingle Systems

Introduction

Definition and Terms

Standard for Cedar Shakes & Shingle Systems

1. Materials

2. Cedar Shingle Roofing (STR-CS)

2.1 GENERAL

2.2 MATERIALS

2.3 APPLICATION

2.3.1 Deck (Roof Sheathing) Requirements

2.3.2 Eave Protection and Underlay

2.3.3 Shingles

2.3.4 Valleys

2.3.5 Vertical Upstand Flashing

2.3.6 Hips and Ridges

2.3.7 Ventilation - Attic Space / Cathedral / Insulated Roof Assemblies

2.3.8 Special Nailing Requirement

3. Cedar Shake Roofing (STR-HS)

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 MATERIALS

3.3 APPLICATION

3.3.1 Deck (Roof Sheathing) Requirements

3.3.2 Eave Protection and Underlay

3.3.3 Shakes

3.3.4 Valleys

3.3.5 Vertical Upstand Flashing

3.3.6 Hips and Ridges

3.3.7 Ventilation - Attic Space / Cathedral / Insulated Roof Assemblies

3.3.8 Special Nailing Requirement

NOTE: Cedar Wall applications (excluded from the RoofStar Guarantee Program, and are included here merely for reference.)

4. Cedar Shingle Sidewalls (STR-CS)

4.1 GENERAL

4.2 MATERIALS

4.3 APPLICATION

4.3.1 Special Nailing Requirements

4.3.2 Corners

5. Cedar Shake Sidewalls (STR-HS)

5.1 GENERAL

5.2 MATERIALS

5.3 APPLICATION

5.3.1 Corners

Accepted Materials

Application Guides and Notes

Cedar Shakes & Shingles Construction Details

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