9.26.9. Wood Roof Shingles

9.26.9. Wood Roof Shingles
9.26.9.1. Decking
  1. Except as provided in Sentence 9.23.16.1.(1), decking for wood shingled roofs may be continuous or spaced.
9.26.9.2. Grade
  1. Western cedar shingles shall be not less than No. 2 grade.
  2. Eastern white cedar shingles shall be not less than B (clear) grade.
9.26.9.3. Size
  1. Wood shingles shall be not less than 400 mm long and not less than 75 mm or more than 350 mm wide.
9.26.9.4. Spacing and Joints
  1. Shingles shall be spaced approximately 6 mm apart and offset at the joints in adjacent courses not less than 40 mm so that joints in alternate courses are staggered.
9.26.9.5. Fastening
  1. Shingles shall be fastened with 2 nails or staples located approximately 20 mm from the sides of the shingle and 40 mm above the exposure line.
9.26.9.6. Exposure
  1. The exposure of wood roof shingles shall conform to Table 9.26.9.6.

Table 9.26.9.6.
Exposure of Wood Roof Shingles

Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.9.6.(1)

Table 9.26.9.6. Exposure of Wood Roof Shingles


9.26.9.7. Flashing
  1. Flashing shall conform to Subsection 9.26.4.
9.26.9.8. Eave Protection
  1. Eave protection shall conform to Subsection 9.26.5.