Spacing between Cedar shingles

[dave1975]

Ive recently added some Grade 4 Red cedar shingles to an outdoor shelter (2.8m x 1.4m). Only now have I realised that the gap between each shingle should be more than I’ve already done. Ive only done about 1 or 2mm. Seeing as its just a small area and not meant as a permanent structure would I get away with this. Rather than lift them up and re-lay them would I get away with treating with some kind of water repellant to stop them expanding as much

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[JohnD]

would I get away with treating with some kind of water repellant to stop them expanding as much

No.

 

[chappers]

Agree with John, but would probably wait and see if it causes any real problem, but as you now know the gaps should be around 10mm

 

[dave1975]

How long would it take before any problems are noticeable. There's been quite a bit of rain today and I'd say they were pretty tight but not raised

 

[chappers]

wouldn't like to say, but I would have thought a few cycles of fully wetting and drying would give you an indication