Roofing Shingle Installation Instructions

Step one in any roofing project is always safety first.

Roofing shingle installation instructions.

Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Trim 6 1 2 inches off the rake of the starter course shingle and overhang the drip edge along the rake and eaves edge 1 4 to 3 4 inch and continue across the roof.

How to install asphalt shingles 1. Gaf shingles must be installed on slopes of 2 12 or greater. If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle. Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works.

Working at heights on a roof presents fall hazard risks and. Install new flashing metal. Installation instructions instrucciones de instalación general instructions coverage. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Pinnacle pristine installation hp42 544 35kb pdf. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. 3 bundles 1 bundle of 20 and 2 bundles of 22 when applied according to instructions will cover 98 4 square feet 9 14 square meters.

Briarwood installation 42 571 28kb pdf. Use minimum 3 8 10 mm plywood or osb decking as recommended by apa the. Use 5 fasteners for each shingle placed 2 to 3 inches up from eaves edge. Legend 36 quick start guide 857 73kb pdf.