Shingle Roofing Install

Known in the trade as vertical racking or staggering this how to lay shingles method enables the roofer to install a single column of shingles all the way to the peak without the wasted back and forth motion necessary to fill several rows of stair steps.

Shingle roofing install.

With one or two helpers you ll be able to shingle a 1 500 square foot roof in about two days. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. A steel roof is a lifetime investment lasting 50 years or more if it s a good one. Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 30 years depending on the installation and shingle quality.

Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. To start installing shingles line up aluminum drip edge flush with the edge of the roof and make a pencil line at the top on each end of the house. Pull the drip edge down about a half inch from that line to create a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. Flashing is placed around plumbing stacks and vents to help prevent leaks.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. You can install shingles by hand using a roofing hatchet but the work will go more slowly.

Apply flashing materials in concert with the shingle installation procedure with both the flashing and the shingles arranged to work together to protect around the joint areas. Complete shingle installation above the plumbing stack flashing. Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge.