Cedar shingle coverage

>Hello,
>Just a couple of questions regarding sidewall shingles with white cedar
>extras. At HD, they sell them by the bundle.
>1. What is the typical exposure you guys use for the shingles ? i.e. 5.5
>inches, etc
>2. At the typical exposure, how many bundles per square ?
>
>I found this formula on the web. I am curious if this is correct.
>Add the butt ends of a bundle together (20+20 = 40
>Divide that by '8'. (40/8=5)
>Multiply the result x the exposure you want to use (5 x 5.5" exposure =27.5
>sq ft) of bundle coverage
>Approx 4 bundles per square.
>
>Thanks.
>
Yes, 4 bundles per 100 square feet. On a vertical surface, you can increase
the exposure. Use stainless fasteners if possible. Tom
Work at your leisure!

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Are you sure you are getting a good grade of shingle at HD? The shingles at
the Lowes and HDs around here are only utility quality -lots of knots, etc.
You want clear cedar. IIRC I think they are called "perfections". Anyway
check it out at http://www.cedarbureau.org/


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> Hello,
> Just a couple of questions regarding sidewall shingles with white cedar
> extras. At HD, they sell them by the bundle.
> 1. What is the typical exposure you guys use for the shingles ? i.e. 5.5
> inches, etc
> 2. At the typical exposure, how many bundles per square ?
>
> I found this formula on the web. I am curious if this is correct.
> Add the butt ends of a bundle together (20+20 = 40
> Divide that by '8'. (40/8=5)
> Multiply the result x the exposure you want to use (5 x 5.5" exposure
=27.5
> sq ft) of bundle coverage
> Approx 4 bundles per square.
>
> Thanks.
>
>