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Hello
I’m re-shingling the gable ends of my house with new cedar shingles on top of new sheathing. I would like to know whether I should apply nailing boards or attach the shingles flush to the plywood? I live in Ottawa, Canada where blowing snow is an issue.
Thanks
Jim
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Hello
I'm re-shingling the gable ends of my house with new cedar shingles on top of new sheathing. I would like to know whether I should apply nailing boards or attach the shingles flush to the plywood? I live in Ottawa, Canada where blowing snow is an issue.
Thanks
Jim