Proper Roofing Procedures

If there is more than one layer of old shingles or if the single layer is extensively warped or damaged.

Proper roofing procedures.

To fasten the shingles drive roofing nails through the tabs just below the sealant line spacing them according to the shingle manufacturer s recommendations. For three tab shingles place two quarter size spots of plastic roof cement under the lower corners of each tab as shown in figure 2 7. Spread the seams of your roofing material across the roof s surface. Once all your shingles are installed you ll need to cover cap the ridge and hip ridges if you have a hip roof.

Preparing the roof 1. Proper steps to shingle a house roof preparation. Check with your. 4 preparing the roof surface for shingles drip edge installation after wood decking is prepared we install drip edge at all edges of the roof.

Of proper insurance number of references offered proposal provided etc. In the same manner you did with the drip mold mark the areas you need to nail with chalk lines. Install the ridge cap so the prevailing winds blow over the overlap seams not into them. Space them by 6 inches.

Shingling a roof starts at the roof edge with a starter strip. With laminated shingles place four to six quarter sized dots spaced evenly about one inch above the bottom of the overlapping shingle. It s useful to rent a large trash container to throw the old shingles into. Ice and water shield installation next step is installing ice and water shield which is a special type of roofing.

Do not base professionalism on the sole criteria of having a legible business card. Membership in professional associations knowledge and thoroughness of roofing procedures do not consider any bids from contractors you have not met or interviewed. Rent a trash container. To create the starter strip first cut off the tabs of the first shingle and discard them.

Drip edge is a. Before laying down shingles you need to protect the roof with sheathing. Snap chalk lines to help keep the row of ridge cap shingles straight. Take the proper safety precautions.

Roll out a single layer of roofing.