Roofing Shingle Installation Instructions

Legend 36 quick start guide 857 73kb pdf.

Roofing shingle installation instructions.

Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. 3 bundles 1 bundle of 20 and 2 bundles of 22 when applied according to instructions will cover 98 4 square feet 9 14 square meters. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of.

Legend installation instructions 36 spanish 426 96kb pdf. If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle. Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

Install new flashing metal. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Use 5 fasteners for each shingle placed 2 to 3 inches up from eaves edge. How to install asphalt shingles 1.

Working at heights on a roof presents fall hazard risks and. Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works. Installation instructions instrucciones de instalación general instructions coverage. Use minimum 3 8 10 mm plywood or osb decking as recommended by apa the.

Step one in any roofing project is always safety first. Trim 6 1 2 inches off the rake of the starter course shingle and overhang the drip edge along the rake and eaves edge 1 4 to 3 4 inch and continue across the roof. Gaf shingles must be installed on slopes of 2 12 or greater. 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.