How To Put New Shingles On Roof

Step 3 cover the old shingles.

How to put new shingles on roof.

Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Pull the drip edge down about a half inch from that line to create a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge.

Before you begin installing the new shingles be sure to inspect the roof for any damage. Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap. Damaged shingles should be removed to check the decking for problems. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

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. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. If the broken piece is lost cut a new piece to fit the existing shingle.

To start installing shingles line up aluminum drip edge flush with the edge of the roof and make a pencil line at the top on each end of the house. Install a layer of roofing felt over the roof before you begin. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Damaged decking will need to be repaired before you can install any new shingles.

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. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Repeat this on both sides of the roof.

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Watch and see how easy it is. If a shingle is torn or cracked glue the broken piece back in place using roofing cement.