SHINGLES & SHAKES

CONTENTS 6 BEAUTIFUL, RENEWABLE, SUSTAINABLE 8 PRODUCT DATA 9 ESTIMATING & COVERAGE 10 FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES 12 PROPERTIES & PERFORMANCE 14 WOOD FOR GOOD 16 CASE STUDIES 20 DESIGN DETAILING 26 HERE TO HELP

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A Each Shingle and Shake is uniquely formed, shaped and coloured by nature itself. Together, on a roof or facade, they create beautiful tapestries of grain, texture and warmth. These subtly change and improve with time, but their performance is constant and durable, as is their enrichment of both building and environment.

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Sustainability is at the heart of Marley’s vision for the built environment. Made from fully stewarded and sustainable timber sources, our western red cedar shingles and shakes combine true beauty with outstanding performance to offer one of the lowest carbon footprints of any building product. The exceptional performance characteristics of the western red cedar used for shingles and shakes – outstanding rigidity, lightweight, exceptional resistance to weather and temperature extremes – makes it an economical and practical solution for traditional and modern structures. Shingles & Shakes have...

SHINGLES A shingle is produced by sawing a block of cedar on both sides, giving a relatively smooth face and back. SHAKES A shake is hand split from a block of cedar along the natural grain of the wood and then re-sawn to produce one smooth surface. TECHNICAL DATA Shingles Shakes Thickness 10mm at the butt, tapering 19mm at the butt, tapering Covering (bundle) 95mm gauge 1.73m2 - Laid weight (gauge) 95mm 8.1 kg/m2 - Batten size 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 450mm centres recommended 50 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres Fixings ShingleFix (S16 x 38mm stainless...

COVERAGE BY APPLICATION (FIVEX) All quantities are exact, an allowance should be made for waste and cutting. Use Max. gauge Coverage m2 JB-Red 25x38 Laid weight COVERAGE BY PRODUCT 1 bundle of shingles is required for 18 metres of starter course. 1 bundle of shingles is required for 7.5 metres of hip and ridge (traditional method)1. These are exact quantities. Allow extra for cutting and waste. For a simple roof this is around 5% but for complex structures (ie octagonal roofs this could be over 30% where there is a lot of cutting) Product Qty of pieces per Coverage m2 Number box/bundle per bundle...

UNIVERSAL VAPOUR PERMEABLE AND NON-BREATHABLE UNDERLAY Universal underlays are lightweight, high performance breathable and non-breathable membranes for pitched shingle or shake roofs. Supplied in 1m x 50m (1 x 45m for non-breathable) rolls with integrated tape for sealing laps, these underlays are fully compliant with BS 5534 and suitable for all UK wind zones 1-5. Universal underlay is designed to integrate seamlessly within a full Marley roof system and provides an additional means of ventilation to meet the requirements of BS 5250*. * Consideration must be given to the type of roof covering...

PROPERTIES & PERFORMANCE All Marley western red cedar shingles have the ‘Certi-Grade’ quality assurance label and have PEFC Chain of Custody to ensure both a legal and sustainable product (see also pages 14-15). Cedar shingles are produced in 3 grades. These are referred to as Blue Label, Red label and Black Label. Marley only recommends the use of Blue Label shingles in the UK. They are: y 100% Heartwood – this is the durable part of the tree (sapwood easily decays) y 100% Edge grain – this ensures the shingle is stable, doesn’t cup and again more durable y 100% All clear – this ensures the...

Timber is without doubt one of the most environmentally friendly building materials available. It is extraordinarily versatile, naturally renewable, beautiful, light and strong to build with - warm and welcoming to live within. Whether it is a landmark building, government office, housing, school or hospital, architects look to timber to express a contemporary beauty, at the same time with the confidence that they are specifying a high performance sustainable material, light in weight, with excellent thermal properties. RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE Marley western red cedar shingles represent a truly...

Rigid PVC Steel Recycled steel Aluminium Red brick Light concrete block Sawn timber LIFE CYCLE Life cycle assessment measures the environmental impacts of a building component right the way through its life. It takes into account where the material comes from and how it is used, all the way through to disposal or recycling. There are 3 phases: PRODUCTION PHASE OR EMBODIED ENERGY (FIVEX) Timber has the lowest embodied energy of any commonly used building material. 'How Wood Products Slow Global Warming' Net emissions of CO2 including carbon sink effect kgs CO2 e/m3 -5000 0 5000 10000 15000 20000...

WARWICK CASTLE CASE STUDY

It was crucial the new lodges were designed sensitively to blend into the ancient forest and we needed a long-life durable solution that was straightforward to fix... In commercial projects such as this, the lightweight nature of Shingles, together with their ease of installation, play an important role in ensuring we are able to meet the deadlines.” PHIL PARKS, LEAD COMMERCIAL MANAGER, WILLERBY INNOVATIONS Marley’s Western Red Cedar Shingles have been specified for the roofs of 28 new medieval-themed lodges at Warwick Castle. The unique additions to the popular tourist attraction give visitors...

LE PETIT CHATEAU CASE STUDY A We chose Shingles from Marley because of the technical support they were able to offer us during the feasibility stages, but also because of the Certi-Grade quality assurance and the 40 year guarantee. The finished roof looks stunning and the uniqueness of the venue has led to it being named best regional newcomer in the 2017 Wedding Awards." STEVEN DUNN, DUNN BUILDERS PROJECT INFORMATION Location/ Northumberland Application/ Private residence Product/ Shingles Specifier/ Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt Contractor/ Francis Construction Le Petit Chateau is an award-winning...