How To Lay 3 Tab Roofing

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How to lay 3 tab roofing.

Staple this felt down starting at the lowest point of your roof and working upward. Overlap each row at least 3 inches. You will once again need 4 nails whenever you are installing the 3 tab shingles. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. Use plenty of staples and work carefully to avoid tearing the paper. Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

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. Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. The tabs should be facing down and aligned with the bottom of the starter line of shingles. Next lay your first full single row of shingles by aligning the shingles on the centerline of the roof.

Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows. However make sure that you do not nail into the tar strip. They will go in the same location as the nails that went in on the first line. However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical lines.

Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Video 10 install roof sheathing. Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material.

Each tab is 12 inches. Again use four nails to install the three tab shingles. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. Some roofers will use 15 pound 6 8 kg roofing paper which is an effective method although the best method is a self sealing membrane with a rain screen.

Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles. Place nails in the three tab shingles about 3 4 inch 1 8 centimeters above the cutouts near where the tab meets the upper part of the shingle. Lay a starting row at the bottom of the roof along the edge. Video 8 install lp smart side panels part 1.

If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Attach the starter strip. Make sure that the tabs are lining up with the bottom line and that the tabs are facing down. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.