Ecoshel uses full size, 18" Western Red Cedar shingles that are pre-assembled as 3 foot "Shingle-Strips".  Shingles are connected to each other using plastic clips that expand and contract. There is no backer-board, just premium quality real cedar shingles, perfectly spaced.

The Ecoshel Installation System automatically offsets all joints over 3 courses as required by code, with a minimum offset of 1-1/2". Provides a much faster, higher quality installation, with optimal joint offsets, and with proper shingle spacing. The Shingle-Strip pattern varies to provide a well balanced random distribution of shingle widths.

Installation Basics. See the Instructions for details.

•  For each new course, position the first Shingle-Strip anywhere in the course.

•  Align the left edge of the first Shingle-Strip in each course with the Edge Guide in the previous course (12" offset).

•  Continue installing Shingle-Strips to the left and right, working toward the corners.

•  If the course crosses a window, door, etc., align the first Shingle-Strip on the other side with the previous course.

•  To install partial Shingle-Strips (cut-offs), position the section so the numbers in the overlapping rulers are continuous.

When properly installed, all keyway joints between shingles will be offset at least 1-1/2" over 3 courses.