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When it comes to refurbishment work aimed at preserving a historic landmark in Wrightstown, township officials are going back to the drawing board. At a public meeting on Monday, the three-person … ....
Sidewall Shingles With a Flare A slight curve adds charm, and also a bit of complexity, to the process of siding with cedar shingles. Synopsis: In much of New England, it’s common to find sidewall shingles installed so that the first few courses flare out. Builder Joe E. Filanowski Jr. details the process of installing flared shingles, from using backers to set the flared courses to weaving outside and inside corners. To see the technique in action, watch the companion video: Here along the Connecticut coastline, cedar sidewall shingles have long been the go-to cladding for weathering the harsh storms and salt spray. Since this area still has lots of old homes, we try our best to build new homes that fit with that traditional aesthetic, so we’re no stranger to shingling. In this area, and much of New England for that matter, it’s also common to find sidewall shingles installed so that the first few courses flare out. It’s a handsome detail on a shingled house ....