How To Nail Roof

How to nail roofing shingles proper nailing techniques for optimal performance of asphalt shingles.

How to nail roof. Nail metal drip edge flashing which bends over the roof and down the edge of the facing board on all roof edges. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Roofing nails may be used to install shingles and most roofing underlayment. Use a 10d box 0 128 inch by 3 inch nail as a spacer to gauge 1 8 inch edge and end spacing between panels.

Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. Fasten drip edge on eaves with galvanized nails and a hammer about 12 inches. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Always install flashing around a chimney and other valleys where two roof planes meet as these areas are more prone to leaks if not protected.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Roofing shingles and underlayment work together. General guidelines for. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters.

Nail down the 18 inch roll roofing sheet that it is covering the valley. Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this.

Step 4 trim any roofing that extends beyond the edge of the roof. This step is vital to the success of your new roof and must not be shortchanged in any way. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing. Before laying roof felt all rotten decking must be replaced.

Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails. Wood splinters should also be pulled out for a smooth clean decking surface. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.