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cedar shingles over log house

z8dNM2iC9K | Posted in GBA Pro Help on February 9, 2011 02:07am

I want to install 18″ cedar shingles over logs on a 20 year old log house. What is the best procedure. Thanks, Robert

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Envirocon | Mar 03, 2011 10:50am | #1
I would first fur the wall out, then fill the cavities with spray foam to ensure there is no air circulating under the rain screen. Next rain screen with horizontal hollow PVC furring strips and attach the shingles to these.

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