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How to shingle a roof return.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Nail a horizontal row of shingles over the drip edge.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
This project guide is a combination of those two articles and it covers replacing the existing roof decking installing underlayment and ice dam protection laying the first row laying shingles in the field flashing ridge shingles and vents and more.
Make sure that the tab of the shingle in the second course will cover it completely.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
Hammer the nail into the top part of each shingle.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Each row should overlap the one below it by 1 4 inch 7.
Secure the horizontal flange to the roof.
A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.