Roofing Shiner Nails

Nail in the headlap so the shingle above covers the nail and hand seal the shingle.

Roofing shiner nails.

Sentrigard metal roofing systems from shiner roofing siding and windows offers multiple panel assemblies to satisfy an increasingly sophisticated market. Gently lift the shingle above the one you want to replace and align the new shingle underneath. Asphalt shingle roofs should always be installed over solid roof sheathing. However on pipe boots and the last cap shingle you will find exposed nails that are caulked.

Nail guns that are improperly adjusted can result in either under penetration or over penetration of the roofing nails which then affects the shingle s performance. Most framers know this and avoid it by knocking the nails back up and renail into the member. Use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. Finish with a trowel by applying roof cement over the nails and each edge of the new shingle.

The nails that you use to fasten the asphalt shingles to the roof should be 11 or 12 gauge hot dipped galvanized or aluminum roofing nails the heads should be at least 3 8 inch in diameter the nails should be barbed deformed shanked or ring shanked and should be 1 to 2 inches long depending on the situation. It can also cause nail corrosion sealing failures raised shingle tabs. Over time the caulk will age and deteriorate which becomes a roof maintenance issue. It is not a code violation to have a shiner present if renailed and they will certainly not remove them on a re roof job.

I need to keep moving on. 3 degree electro galvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb pack for applying roofing asphalt shingles insulation board and felt to wood substrates. Roofing nails should be driven by hand with a hammer or with a properly adjusted pneumatic nail gun. Panel systems include traditional mechanical lock standing seam innovative snap lock economical nail strip and decorative flush panels.

The only reason for an exposed nail on shingles is installer error. I m there on every inspection.