How to replace cedar shakes or shingles easily.
How to replace cedar siding shingles.
When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles remain in parts on the exterior.
Use two nails per shingle.
Drive the heads flush with the wood but don t allow them to penetrate.
Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber soled.
How to replace cedar shakes or shingles easily.
If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged.
Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding.
Step 1 remove the old shingles.
If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding.
Leave about inch of space in between each shingle piece.
When you come to the last space in a row use a utility knife to cut a shingle to fit into it.
This helps to prevent trapped moisture.
Attach the shingles with 1 inch roofing nails.