How to Install Cedar Sidewall Shingles

As a master carpenter, I really enjoy the simple repetition of installation. After installing thousands and thousands of shingles, it has become a soothing, meditative, rewarding act, and when I'm installing elaborate patterns it's easy to become totally immersed. Whether you're doing a simple install or something more elaborate, or just reweaving a corner or replacing a few shingles in the body of an existing wall, there are a few simple steps and techniques I've learned that might help make your next project a success.

[larrypdx]

That skilsaw technique was pioneered by legendary carpenter Two Fingers Murphy.

[chadmyers]

Awesome! So glad I found this channel! Appreciate your time and knowledge. 🙏

[ryansealy]

Daniel, do you put a gap between the shake or not for water to drain or so cedar can dry out

[jossalyn]

Do u have a video for installing 24 inch hand split siding shingles?

[WillLeingang]

You want to come to San Diego and help me finish shingling my house? Your videos are great!

[cm]

Wow! Thanks so much. I'm ready to give it a try

[clevelandmatheson]

Question: I am replacing sidewall shingles and some of the old nails did not come out...do they get hammered down or pulled?

[johnmidgley]

Hi I am replacing some cedar sidewall shingles. Can I use narrow crown staples or is it best to use nails.

[nholt]

Do you use any type of Rainscreen? Or is it just plywood sheathing, tar /felt paper, and cedar shingles?

[ocluke]

You mention tacking a 1x2 for a row starter, but the video doesn't show that at all? Where's the 1x2? Behind the paper?

[mactcampbell]

Good tutorial video.
Question: Can you install cedar shingles over an existing layer of the same?

[annaime]

Do you have any recommendations where to find specialty contractors like you in my area? I can’t seem to find any. Thanks

[Noahsoak]

What size/type of nails? Not finding 5d available.

[johnlawless]

Great video, I have a metal roof on a garage and It has roof supports that stick out. For the life of me, I can not figure out how to cut the notches. It's driving me crazy. Any suggestions? I also have not been sealing the edges as I do each row, have I screwed myself by not doing that?

[rickj]

great video. well explained, even for me lol. Subscribed :-)

[calebk]

and the no need for safty glasses while using nail guns was pioneered by old blind naily eyed bob