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Cedar shakes are shinglelike coverings that are very rough and irregular in

Cedar shakes are shinglelike coverings that are very rough and irregular in shape. If you use them to roof your house, nail them up as close together as possible. Their irregularity will leave space for expansion and contraction.

Cedar shakes are shinglelike coverings that are very rough and irregular in shape. If you use them to roof your house, nail them up as close together as possible. Their irregularity will leave space for expansion and contraction.

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  1. Nailing cedar as close together is the worst thing you can do. Furthermore, there are shakes that are not irregular and very even and smooth. Probably should not write about stuff you have no understanding in. It just discredits you.

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