[MassHistPres] Help with cedar shingle roof

[jade]

30# felt over the entire roof and  at least 3 feet of ice and water barrier around the perimeter and projections...over that, add a layer of 'breather' or strapping to allow for ventilation...(strapping may require adding trim piece at the rake and fascia)...

i would say you are not out of your mind....
...jade mortimer
heartwood window restoration
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Karen C. Gray 
  To: Skelly, Christopher @ SEC ; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:21 PM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Help with cedar shingle roof


  My impression of how a wood shingle roof was done in the " olden times" does not hold any water with our local authorities.  The building in question has a failing wood shingle roof  (and  is never heated) so in replacement, putting the shingles on a layer of roofer's felt over plywood seems to me like it would decrease the longevity of the roof.  What experience have people had?  Am I out of my mind?

  K.C. Gray
  Stow



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