How To Lay A Felt Shingle Roof

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

How to lay a felt shingle roof.

Cut six inches off the length of the first starter shingle nailed on then use the rest of them full size. You will follow the same process as in step 2 for the last layer. The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. Install new flashing metal.

Apply another layer of adhesive to the top for maximum waterproofing. Cover the edges of the roof with strips of felt before laying out the final layer. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. The shingles are fixed to the roof boards or insulation boards if you have chosen the roof insulation option with clout nails.

Snap a horizontal chalk line over the starting row to use as a guide. As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away. Start the roof felt at one bottom corner of the roof. Lay the first row of shingles directly covering the narrow starter row.

Tack it in place at the corner with the end flush with the end of the roof and the bottom edge of the roll right along the bottom of the roof. First row starting at the bottom edge of the roof prepare a starter strip to go along the eaves by cutting the flaps shingles off the strip. You can cover the surface of the felt with gravel for added strength. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

Start at the bottom of the roofline and work up so any water that gets through the roofing material will shed down the tar paper and will not go under it. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.