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Berkshire - Warranty, 10 Years, Natural Slate, Wind Resistance: 110 MPH, Algae Resistance: 15 Years Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
Woodmoor - Warranty 10 Yrs, Rustic, Wood Shake Appearance, Wind: 110 MPH, Algae: 10 Years, Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
Woodcrest - Warranty 10 Yrs, Rustic, Wood Shake Appearance, Wind: 90 MPH, Algae: None, Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
WeatherGuard HP Shingles - Warranty 10 Yrs, Design: Soft, Textured, Wind: 130 MPH, Algae: 10 Years, Types: Laminated Color Options
Duration Premium Cool Shingles - Warr. 10 Yrs, Design: Solar Reflective, Muted Shadow, Wind: 130 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years
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Design: Intense, Vibrant, Wind Resistance: 130 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years, Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
Duration Premium Shingles - Warranty 10 Yrs, Design: Bold, Dark Shadows Wind Resistance: 130 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years.
Duration Premium Shingles Designer Colors Collection
Design: Distinct, Vivid Wind Resistance: 110 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years, Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
Duration Shingles - Warranty 10 Yrs, Design: Traditional, Soft, Refined, Wind: 110 MPH, Algae: 10 Years
Oakridge Shingles, Warranty: 30-Year Limited Warranty with 5-Year Tru Protection Coverage
Design: Clean, Warm, Inviting, Wind Resistance: 70 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years, Shingle Type: Laminated Color Options
Supreme AR, Warranty: 25-Year Limited Warranty with 5-Year Tru Protection Coverage
Design: Smooth, Clean Lines, Wind Resistance: 60 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years, Shingle Type: 3-Tab Color Options
Supreme Metric, Warranty: 25-Year Limited Warranty with 5-Year Tru Protection Coverage
Design: Smooth, Clean Lines, Wind Resistance: 60 MPH, Algae Resistance: None, Shingle Type: 3-Tab Color Options
Supreme - 25-Year Limited Warranty with 5-Year Tru Protection Coverage
Design: Smooth, Clean Lines, Wind Resistance: 60 MPH, Algae Resistance: None, Shingle Type: 3-Tab Color Options
Classic AR, Classic, Classic Metric Warranty: 20-Year Limited Warranty with 3-Year Tru Protection Coverage
Design: Traditional, Subdued, Wind Resistance: 60 MPH, Algae Resistance: 10 Years, Mineral Surfaced Roll Roofing
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Acrylic Coating: A coating system with an acrylic resin base.
Air Blown Asphalt: Asphalt produced by blowing air through molten asphalt held at an elevated temperature. This procedure is used to modify properties of the asphalt.
Apron Flashing: A flashing located at the low end of a curb or penetration.
Area Divider: A flashed assembly usually extending above the surface of the roof that is anchored to the roof deck. It is used to relieve thermal stresses in a roof system where an expansion joint is not required, or to separate large roof areas.
Asbestos: An incombustible fibrous mineral form of magnesium silicate formerly used for fireproofing and sometimes used for the reinforcement of roofing materials.
Asphalt: Roofing Asphalt - A.  Dead-Level Asphalt:  for roofs which do not exceed a ¼ in 12 slope (2%).  B.  Flat Asphalt:  for roofs which do not exceed a ½ in 12 slope (4%).  C.   Steep Asphalt: for roofs which do not exceed a 3 in 12 slope (25%).  D.  Special Steep Asphalt: for roofs which do not exceed a 6 in 12 slope (50%).  E.  Asphalt Felt: An asphalt-saturated and/or an asphalt-coated felt membrane.
Base Flashing (membrane base flashing): Plies of roof membrane material used to seal a roof at the vertical plane intersections, such as at a roof-wall and roof-curb junctures.
Base Sheet: An asphalt-impregnated, or coated felt used as the first ply in some built-up and modified bitumen roof systems.
Batten: (1)  A strip of wood usually fastened to the structural deck for use in attaching a primary roof system such as tile; (2)  A plastic strip, wood strip, or metal bar which is used to fasten or hold the roof and/or base flashing in place, A.K.A. Termination Bar.
Buckle: A long, tented displacement of a roof membrane. Can occur over insulation and deck joints.
Built-Up Roof Membrane: A roof membrane consisting of layers of bitumen, which serves as the waterproofing component, with plies of reinforcement fabric installed between each layer. The reinforcement material can consist of bitumen-saturated felt, coated felt, polyester felt or other fabrics. A surfacing is generally applied and can be asphalt, aggregate, emulsion or a granule-surfaced cap sheet.
Bulb-Tee: steel reinforcing used when constructing pre-stressed, poured gypsum decks. When the gypsum is poured, it surrounds the Bulb-Tee.
Closure Strip: A material used to close openings created by joining metal panels or sheets and flashings.
Coal Tar Pitch: A type of coal tar used in dead-level or low-slope built-up roofs. It is not for use in roofs exceeding ¼" in 12" (2%) slope.
Coal Tar Felt: A roofing membrane saturated with refined coal tar.
Coping: the piece of material used to cover the top of a wall. It can be constructed from metal, masonry, or stone.
Copper: It is also used as a primary roof material as well as a flashing component. Copper turns a greenish color after being exposed to the weather for a length of time and appears in the middle of the Galvanic Series.
Cornice: A horizontal projecting part that crowns the wall of a building.
Dry Rot: Wood rot caused by certain fungi. Dry rot can result from condensation build-up, roof leaks that go untended, or from other problems. Dry rot will not remain localized. It can spread and damage any lumber touching the affected area.
Felt: A roofing sheet made of interwoven fibers. The fibers can be wood or vegetable for Organic Felts, glass fibers for fiberglass felts, polyester, or asbestos.
Flashing: Components used to seal the roof system at areas where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated. For example, pipes, curbs, walls, etc. all have special components that, when correctly installed, will help prevent moisture entry into the roof system or building.
Primer: A material that is applied to a surface in order to increase that surface's ability to adhere to or work in conjunction with a subsequently applied material.
Slag: Residue from blast furnaces that is sometimes used for the surfacing on aggregate-surfaced built-up roof systems.
Slate: A fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin, smooth-surfaced layers used in steep slope roofing applications.
Terra Cotta: A semi fired ceramic clay used in building construction.
Underlayment: A material installed over the roof deck prior to the application of the primary roof covering. Usually consists of fifteen (15#) or thirty (30#) pound organic felt but can also be self-adhering such as an ice and water protection membrane.
Vulcanize: To improve the strength, resiliency, and freedom from stickiness and odor of rubber, for example, by combining with sulfur or other additives in the presence of heat and pressure.
Water Trough: The area in a valley where water runs. Usually referred to with open valley configurations.
Wind Clip: A clip that slips over the ends of tile, slate and other steep slope roofing materials in order to help prevent wind uplift damage.

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CEDAR SHINGLE COVERAGE AND EXPOSURE
Number four grade shingles are a utility grade for under coursing of double coursed sidewalls only. They are not a roofing material and they are not to be used as a starter course on roofs.
Cut a board the same width as your shingle exposure and a length where you can lay out shingles. Tack it in place being careful not to damage the underlying roof shingles, then lay out and nail a course. Move it up and tack it in place again. Lay out and nail into shingles and repeat five to six courses. Move along, and chalk line every five or six courses, being careful not to damage the underlying roof shingles.
Waste factor will vary, depending upon quality of product, roofing contractor's experience, and aesthetic look desired. Contact your Approved Installer for more details about your particular job; unfortunately this is not a question that the CSSB can answer for you as it is project-specific.
DECKING AND SHEATHING
Can I use solid decking for my shake or shingle application?
Shingles shall be applied over spaced sheathing except where local building code requires solid decks for seismic regions, in wind-driven snow or high wind areas. Shakes installed with interwoven felt may be installed on a solid deck. Pressure impregnated preservative treated products may be applied with solid sheathing and you should check with your local Building Official for specific requirements in your area. See the CSSB's New Roof Construction Manual.
What is the difference between "decking" and "sheathing"?
These two words are used interchangeably in the roofing industry.
FELT
What type of felt interlayment do you recommend for shake application?
The CSSB recommends using an 18" wide strip of Type 30 roofing felt laid over the top portion of the shakes and extending on to the sheathing. Check with your local Building Official for exact specifications in your area. The bottom edge of the felt should be positioned above the butt of the shake at a distance equal to twice the weather exposure. Note: Building officials MAY approve eliminating felt interlayment between shake courses when tapersawn or tapersplit shakes are applied in snow-free areas at weather exposures of less than one-third the total shake length (3-ply roof). ALWAYS check with your local Building Official for project approval PRIOR to deviating from standard application guidelines.
Why do I need felt interlayment between my deck and my shakes?
The felt interlay acts as a baffle that prevents wind driven snow or other foreign material from entering the attic cavity during extreme weather conditions. The felt interlay also increases the roof's insulating value. The felt interlay system forces water to the surface, thus assisting the proper water shedding in your roof. Type 30 roofing felt.
FLASHING
Copper flashing can be used with a cedar roof in most areas.
Do some cedar shingles cause premature deterioration of un-painted roof flashings?
It is unlikely that the cedar is causing the deterioration of the flashings: any metal will rust if exposed to certain elements in the air. Many tropical areas do not allow any kind of galvanized sheet metal on any type of construction.
OVER ROOFING
Can new ridge caps be installed over the existing caps?
No. You should remove all existing ridge caps, then apply a water proof strip of felt, metal, fastener-sealing eave protection to ensure that the ridges or hips are water tight. Finally, install the new ridge caps.
SIDING
What is the appropriate fastener length to use for installing cedar shingle siding over insulation?
Assuming local Building Official approval for this type of installation is obtained, you should use the length of nail recommended for that specific material. Add the thickness of the existing insulation and this gives you the nail length required for the fastener to penetrate ¾" or more into the sheathing. Refer to the CSSB's Exterior and Interior Wall Manual.
Can I put new cedar shingle siding over my existing cedar shingle siding?
Yes, but most times you need to install additional window and door trim to ensure that the product lies flush with windows and doors. Sometimes this additional trim requirement makes it less expensive to tear off the old siding and start from scratch.
SLOPE (PITCH)
Slope is defined as the change in height (rise) as compared to the distance up the roof area (run) and is measured in inches. For example, a slope of 4:12 means 4 inches of rise for every 12 inches in run. Some people call slope "pitch", but the technically correct term is "slope".
What is the lowest slope that I can apply cedar shingles to?
Any slope of 3:12 or more is fine for cedar shingle application.
WEIGHTS OF PRODUCTS
Is there a specific moisture content level that will yield the best cedar shake or shingle application?
Your installer should take care to ensure a high enough moisture content to avoid splitting the product due to brittleness.