How To Install The Duration Roof Shingle

Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

How to install the duration roof shingle.

Known in the trade as vertical racking or staggering this how to lay shingles method enables the roofer to install a single column of shingles all the way to the peak without the wasted back and forth motion necessary to fill several rows of stair steps. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing. Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap.

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. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster.

If the gaps lined up water could get directly onto the roof sheathing and then seep in through a nail hole. Install shingles from the lower left corner working to the right and also working up the roof slope. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.

Use 5 fasteners for each shingle placed 2 to 3 inches up from eaves edge. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. The series highlights our popular duration shingles along with up to 7 other duration styles depending on where you live that feature unique performance characteristics. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

Install new flashing metal. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Arrange the shingles so the ends and the tab notches do not lie directly above gaps in the shingle below. Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only.