Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Roofing shingles installation tips.
Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works.
Working at heights on a roof presents fall hazard risks and.
Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of.
Step one in any roofing project is always safety first.
Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
At a minimum asphalt shingles can be attached with just four nails for each shingle but if installing in an area prone to high winds six nails should be used for each shingle.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
How to install asphalt shingles 1.
Use sticky back ice and water shield as underlayment where ice dams or leaf and twig dams are likely to build up and at.
Nail metal flashing called drip edge along the bottom edge of the roof deck near the gutters.
Most homeowners don t pay enough attention to how their roof is installed because they lack this technical knowledge.
Install new flashing metal.
Did you know that more than 50 of all roof leaks happen due to faulty installation.
Asphalt shingles have a nailing line a line of sealant material intended to bond with the next row of shingles.