Roofing Laying A Shingles Along The Pitched Edge

Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof.

Roofing laying a shingles along the pitched edge.

Install the self stick underlayment. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing. Strip off old shingles.

This process starts with a 5 inch starter strip fit along the eaves and set against the second course of existing shingles see figure 2 16. Before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof. Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal. Install the drip edge.

Next lay the first full row of shingles so they re directly covering the starter row. Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak. Then snap lines for every course or every other course. When installing shingles start by laying a narrow row of shingles at the bottom of the roof along the edge.

Install your starter row of shingles at the bottom of your roof making sure to follow the. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. First snap a line for the top of the starter course whose bottom will be flush with the waterproof shingle underlayment wsu or felt underlayment which overhangs the drip edge by 1 2 inch. Starter shingles are available but if you prefer to make them on your own cut your first shingle about 6 inches shorter so the spaces between the tabs won t line up and the underlayment will stay protected.

If laying three tab shingles over three tab shingles it is important to nest the new shingles against the old to create a flat surface as friedman elaborates just below. Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner. Place the glue strip along the rake edge and drip edge. Nail your shingle into place.

Watch and see how easy it is.