Roofing Shingle Installation Instructions

Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works.

Roofing shingle installation instructions.

Working at heights on a roof presents fall hazard risks and. Legend installation instructions 36 spanish 426 96kb pdf. Step one in any roofing project is always safety first. Drive a nail at one end first then drive the others.

Gaf shingles must be installed on slopes of 2 12 or greater. How to install asphalt shingles 1. 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. Install new flashing metal.

If you are using a power nailer drive nails by squeezing the trigger and bouncing the nailer s tip onto the shingle. Use 5 fasteners for each shingle placed 2 to 3 inches up from eaves edge. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Pinnacle pristine installation hp42 544 35kb pdf.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. 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. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Installation instructions instrucciones de instalación general instructions coverage.

If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. 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. Briarwood installation 42 571 28kb pdf. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of.