How To Put 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

How to put 3 tab shingles on a roof. Step five lay the first full row of shingles next lay your first full single row of shingles by aligning the shingles on the centerline of the roof. The tabs should be facing down and aligned with the bottom of the starter line of shingles. Attach and align shingles 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. Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need.

Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. Repeat this on both sides of the roof. Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place.

Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles. One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof. Video 9 build install soffit ladders. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing.

Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Video 8 install lp smart side panels part 1.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material. Video 10 install roof sheathing.

If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle. The installation of ridge shingles. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.