Table of Contents
Adding True North Shingles or Shakes to a New Exterior Wall
- Fastener Guidelines
- Single Course Installation
- Double Course Installation
- Corners
Design and Application Instructions
- Staggered Butt Coursing
- Ribbon Coursing
Design and Application Instructions
Staggered Butt Coursing
An attractive, unique effect can be created by staggering the butts of True North Cedar Shingles along the horizontal line.
Attach the shingles at variable distances below the horizontal line. Never attach shingles above the line as that would compromise the weather protection afforded by overlapping course.
Ribbon Coursing
Ribbon coursing creates a double shadow line effect by raising the outer course of shingles approximately 1" above the undercourse.
Use True North Cedar Grade D shingles for your undercourse.
Be sure to butt nail all double coursed True North Cedar shingles that have an exposure greater than the maximum allowable single course exposure.
 Staggared butt coursing. |
Ribbon coursing. |