Cedar shingles

[dan lemkin]

I am making a fort/playhouse for my kid. I want to use cedar shingles or shake for the siding... It is 6ft cubed = 144 sqft so I need 2 sq. I have a few questions...

Should I use R+R shingles or generic shingles/shake
Can I use untreated shingles (looking for 10 years of life)
What kind of exposure do you recommend? I was shooting for 6-7"

What kind of sheathing should I use. I was going to use 3/4" pressure treated plywood for the inner wall... #30 roofing felt. and considering cutting strips of OSB to provide airspace for the shingles.... is this needed?

If the fasteners are too long, can I screw OSB directly to the PT plywood to increase the thickness without moisture issues?

thanks
dan

[Andrew Hughes]

Hi dan i was a roofer here in so cal for 25years.We layed shingles out here with about 5inch exposure.Felt paper is not really needed.Shakes get a 10inch exp.With a shake liner.For a play house i would consider fire treated.Hope this helps.

[dan lemkin]

Thanks,

Do you know how long a fastener I need for shingles... I am using a 7/16 stapler, stainless.

Can They go straight into a flat surface? osb or plywood?

There are a lot of fire ratings... any guideliness?

thanks,
dan