How To Put 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

The installation of ridge shingles.

How to put 3 tab shingles on a roof.

Video 9 build install soffit ladders. If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle. Video 8 install lp smart side panels part 1. Repeat this on both sides of the roof.

Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need. 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. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing.

Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles. Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others. Again use four nails to install the three tab shingles. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2.

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. The tabs should be facing down and aligned with the bottom of the starter line of shingles. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Roof ridge shingles which are typically 12 inches by 12 inches fold over the ridge and over the top edges of the 3 tab shingles on both sides of the roof.

Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.

Video 10 install roof sheathing. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place.