Roofed gate (contd.)

Laying the cedar shingles was also relatively straightforward, although there were more warped and split shingles than usual which meant that it was a close call whether I had enough to complete the roof.

roofed gate - laying cedar shingles

As for the tea house, I cut pieces of plywood to the required size as guides to help keep the exposure the same distance and the shingles aligned.

Each shingle was fixed using 2 stainless steel annular nails.

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