How to Weave Cedar Shingles on an Outside Corner

Thinking proactively about the shingle-weaving process and executing your steps in a methodical way can save a lot of time over a project which covers an entire home.

[jeovanylopez]

My first year working in a manufactured home industry and there is lots of money to be made with such handyman skills honestly a great living and fulfilling

[ryansealy]

I’ve got mixed signals on how to do the siding whether to leave a gap between the shingles or not. I see that you have a gap I saw in another video. They say you need a little gap for the water to drain and allow the shingles to dry out. I live in the Pacific Northwest a lot of rain, but then I noticed some people put them as close as they can together which way is a proper way to prevent any damage.

[curtbohling]

I find using a block plane to smooth out the two pieces joining in the corner makes a tight fit.

[chrism]

Thanks. I discovered red cedar shingles underneath my vinyl siding and I am in the process of restoring my cape cod home. Do you have any tips on weaving an inside corner?

[johannsehmsdorf]

Can you comment on the use of Jumbo tex as an underlayment? There is so much disagreement on what to use under western red cedar shingles. I've heard some say a double layer of jumbo tex, others swear by 30# felt, some say cedar breather, horizontal lathe, tyvec, etc, etc.

Also, I noticed you use a narrow crown stapler. The cedar bureau states no smaller than 7/16th crown. But narrow seems to work for you. What are your thoughts on narrow vs medium crown for cedar shingle installation?

Thanks

[KingParisBuckingham]

Caribvean carpenter in Nyc in the house!Yo great work.(1)what type silicone you use to seal the corner joints?(2) i know nails must nit be visible so how do you nail top of very last row at the top of house?thanks

[denverdanoreno]

Hello Dan, well done instal video.
Dan, I'm concisdering installing regular stock 4'x8'x 3/8'' plank or clabbered like, red/ white cedar on a front facade brick house. I like the lateral rather than vertical shake appearance. What backer board would you use as an inexpensive sub wall prior to the cedar install ? Much appreciated, Dan.

[oliviaarnest]

So you just use a pneumatic staple gun? Be debating about which tool is most efficient for awhile. I'm repairing old fishscales and putting on new.

[bigmick]

What size nails or staples are you using?

[TreverSantora]

Why aren't you engaging with the comments? Also curious about a lot of these questions. Thanks

[timothygolden]

You didn't show us squat. At the end you show a tube of glue and side staples and you never discussed anything other than laying out the shakes.

[rorybellamy]

i see inside corners done differently, not too bad,   good do it yourselfer