Roofing Shingles Pattern

Chad esslinger of chad esslinger design answers homeowners questions about how to enhance their home s exterior design and curb appeal when getting a new roof.

Roofing shingles pattern.

This installation method is called racking racking is an improper installation method for many shingle types. Each tab is 12 inches. Three tab shingles are still widely available and used. Position the nails appropriately according to the shingle installation instructions.

They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. Patterns textures and shingle color. However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical lines. Because the bending can stress and deform shingles especially in cold weather the ends of those shingles may warp over time creating a prominent pattern on the roof.

For decades the three tab strip shingle dominated the roofing industry with the characteristic geometric brickwork pattern it created on the roof. Asphalt composition shingles covering the roof of this home were installed with joints aligned vertically at every other course. In most cases 4 nails are adequate. Align shingles properly to avoid nail exposure.

It is acceptable for some shingle types and it is the required method for a few shingle types. Other shingle design patterns have come and gone including shingles that once installed simulated the look of fish scales or had interlocking t shapes scalloped and beavertail rounded tabs. Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof.

Pattern curling is caused by the roofer having to lift the end tab of every other shingle to install the last shingle nail at the end of the next shingle.