How To Shingle An Angled Roof

Nail each side of the shingle to each side of the ridge just below the shingles self sealing strip.

How to shingle an angled roof.

To cut your own just cut down multi flap shingles into individual shingles. Then we install the angled shingles on top of the clapboard removing it when we re done to leave an even drainage gap. Install new flashing metal. The bottom edge of the clapboard is typically around 3 8 inch thick so we just lay the scrap on the roof with the thick edge against the wall.

After the ridge is cut to the correct angle and length it s nailed into place. Remove existing roof and underlayment. Capping a roof is the last thing done during a roofing project. If your existing roof has shingles on it and it s time to re roof you can very likely use shingles again but on questionable lower slopes it s best to confirm the slope is above the 2 12 minimum just to be sure.

It must be completed at the very end of the shingle run to overlap the uppermost shingles and form a weatherproof seal. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. Cut the shingles so that both edges of the upper overlap part have an inward angle. This picture gives you an idea of the condition of the existing roof plywood and you.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. When shingling a shed roof with three tab shingles the standard asphalt covered tar backed shingles used on most residential roofs you will come to a point at which the top row must be finished with another type of shingle i e ridge cap shingles.

It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope. At slopes below 2 12 a granule surfaced asphalt membrane can be installed and many are available in colors to complement the shingle colors. Place the first shingle end flush to the edge of the roof. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

To scribe the roof angle on the ridge a length of stock is leveled over from the common rafters and a 2 by scrap is set against the sleepers. A shed roof is one that has a single sloping side.