hi, I decided to build a playhouse for the kids and thought it would be a nice idea to put a cedar shingle roof on. I fixed the batons and nailed the shingles, leaving a 200mm overlap. All seemed to be going well until I finished one side and went inside to inspect. If I stand at a certain angle / height I can see the sky through small gaps which I can't see from the outside. I'm hoping that this isn't a major problem and that as the rain runs down it won't penetrate the gaps but I fear I'm being over optimistic. Can someone allay my fears or suggest a fix without ripping the whole lot off which I'm very reluctant to do because I think they would split. Can anyone help?!
Cedar shingle roof... Have I messed up?
- Thread starter renfrew999
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not necessarily a problem it's quite common to be able to see chinks of light under slates and tiles. How long were the shingles. Simply put he bottom of each shingle should reach down past the top of the one two courses below it if that makes sense.
Yes, I wish I had boarded the roof first but hopefully it'll be okay. I'll post when I've finished to let you know how waterproof it is
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