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Wood Shingle on 4/12 roof?
I am building an 8 x 20 porch onto my house which has a
4 in 12 slope roof. I would like to use cedar wood shingle on the roof. I believe this is the minimum slope for which cedar shingle is recommended. I also am putting several skylights in, Velux models with the step flashing used for ashphalt shingle. Is this a good idea, or should I go to asphalt or metal? I like the look of wood shingle much better. I plan to use ice & water shield under whatever I use. Also, I am doing things myself, and have experience with shingle but not installing metal roofs. The problem is the flashing for the skylights and metal roof could be too complicated for me. But I am not sure if skylights and wood shingle is asking for trouble on a 4 in 12 roof. Thanks, -- Jeff |
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wrote: I am building an 8 x 20 porch onto my house which has a 4 in 12 slope roof. I would like to use cedar wood shingle on the roof. I believe this is the minimum slope for which cedar shingle is recommended. I also am putting several skylights in, Velux models with the step flashing used for ashphalt shingle. Is this a good idea, or should I go to asphalt or metal? I like the look of wood shingle much better. I plan to use ice & water shield under whatever I use. Also, I am doing things myself, and have experience with shingle but not installing metal roofs. The problem is the flashing for the skylights and metal roof could be too complicated for me. But I am not sure if skylights and wood shingle is asking for trouble on a 4 in 12 roof. Thanks, -- Jeff Check with your insurer before proceeding. Many, in many areas, will not insure cedar roofs. Harry K |
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