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    May 25, 2009, 11:14 AM
    Caulk and cedar shake shingle siding
    :confused: Do you caulk between old curled up cedar shake shingle sidings?
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    May 25, 2009, 10:10 PM

    No caulking, that usually means you need to replace the bad pieces or all of it.
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    May 25, 2009, 11:17 PM

    Cedar shake shingle siding say that 3 times.
    You generally don't caulk anything that moves shingles expand and contract to get rid of leaks you need full repair
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    May 26, 2009, 07:13 AM

    I agree, caulk is not recommended for a wood shingle due to the expansion and contraction of the wood.
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    May 26, 2009, 10:47 AM

    If curling is not too bad, nail with 1 and 5/8'' ring shank siding nails 1'' in from edge on same line as existing nails.

    If shingle cracks/will crack from nailing, then it should be replaced.

    Good luck

    Chuck
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