The best shingles are of white cedar. When of good quality, they will last 40 to 50 years in our Northern States. Cypress and white pine are much used for shingles, but will not last half as long as white cedar.

Shingles are packed 250 to the bundle, or 4 bundles to 1,000.

1 Bundle 16-inch shingles will cover 30 square feet.

1 Bundle 18-inch shingles will cover 33 square feet.

When laid 5.5 inches to the weather, 5 lbs. 4° or 3.75 lbs. 3° nails will lay 1,000 shingles.

Clap-Boards.

1 Bundle laid 3.5 inches to the weather will cover 26 square feet.