How To Use Roofing Nails

That is why it is important to use roofing nails when doing a roofing job.

How to use roofing nails.

Many roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down the shingles. A countersunk nail will rip the shingle and a nail that is not completely nailed down will eventually work its way out. Remove the retainer from the coil and insert the coil into the canister with the nails pointed down. Then close both doors.

In most cases 4 nails are adequate. Use a chalkline or align it by eye to make sure it is straight then drive roofing nails every foot or so to fasten it to the sheathing. All roofing nails have wide flat heads and short shanks. Use the correct roofing nail material size and grade as specified in the shingle installation instructions.

When installing roofing nails always make sure the nail is flush to the shingle. There are different kinds of roofing nails made of different materials and in various sizes. Cut drip edge flashing at an angle at the corner press it lightly against the eave end not too hard or you will misshape it and drive a nail near the end. Fasten shingles with corrosion resistant nails.

Roofing nails are made of galvanized steel to protect them from the elements. Install the recommended number of nails per shingle. Load the canister to load a roofing nailer s canister open the feeder door and the magazine door. Roofing nails are used in roof installation to fasten shingles to install roofing felt for waterproofing and to attach roof tiles and sheet metal.

The first nail should be positioned in the barrel. Apply drip edge to the eave.