Roofing Laying A Shingles Along The Pitched Edge

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Roofing laying a shingles along the pitched edge.

Then snap lines for every course or every other course. If laying three tab shingles over three tab shingles it is important to nest the new shingles against the old to create a flat surface as friedman elaborates just below. This process starts with a 5 inch starter strip fit along the eaves and set against the second course of existing shingles see figure 2 16. Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.

Starter shingles are available but if you prefer to make them on your own cut your first shingle about 6 inches shorter so the spaces between the tabs won t line up and the underlayment will stay protected. Install the drip edge. Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal. Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing.

Install the self stick underlayment. Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak. Strip off old shingles. Nail your shingle into place.

Continue laying your shingles horizontally up the roof. Before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof. Next lay the first full row of shingles so they re directly covering the starter row. Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof.

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. First snap a line for the top of the starter course whose bottom will be flush with the waterproof shingle underlayment wsu or felt underlayment which overhangs the drip edge by 1 2 inch. Place the glue strip along the rake edge and drip edge. Do this on both sides of the roof.

To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.