How To Put 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing.

How to put 3 tab shingles on a roof.

One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof. Attach and align shingles to attach a 3 tab shingle align it with the layout line and drive nails 1 2 inch above the cutout slots including the half slots at each side. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.

The tabs should be facing down and aligned with the bottom of the starter line of shingles. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. The installation of ridge shingles.

Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others. Video 10 install roof sheathing. Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Again use four nails to install the three tab shingles.

Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material. Roof ridge shingles which are typically 12 inches by 12 inches fold over the ridge and over the top edges of the 3 tab shingles on both sides of the roof. Step five lay the first full row of shingles next lay your first full single row of shingles by aligning the shingles on the centerline of the roof. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100. If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. Video 8 install lp smart side panels part 1. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place.