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   woodguy99 | Jun 14, 2005 01:47pm | #1

   Fazz, welcome to Breaktime!

   Nailing directly over Tyvek in some cases has led to deterioration of the Tyvek.  You'd be smart to use the breathable mesh, I forget the name, but it's much thinner than the CedarBreather used on roofs.  Another option would be to use tar paper instead of Tyvek--it works just as well as Tyvek, without the deterioration issues.

   I like to use nails for shingles, because it allows them to expand and contract a bit more and because they're easier to remove when you need to do a repair.  I've seen galvanized staples rust through after a few years, but you would do fine with SS staples.

   Finally, if I were you I wouldn't spend any time dipping my own shingles when you can by them pre-dipped.  Maibec is the industry leader in the northeast, but Fraiser makes an excellent product at a better price.

   If you do a search of this site for cedar shingles you'll find countless discussions on this topic.  Give it a try!

    

   Mike

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   fingers | Jun 14, 2005 06:08pm | #2

   What Mike said.  They will be a pain to dip, and a pain to replace if fastened with staples.  Go with pre-dipped and ss nails. 

   The mesh product you seek is Home Slicker by Benjamin Obdyke  http://www.benjaminobdyke.com .  It's kind of pricey.  I might just go with building felt.

   Good luck.

   
   

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   Edited 6/14/2005 11:14 am ET by fingers