How To Weave Roof Shingles In A Valley

Here we have a laminated shingle roof that has been installed with a woven valley detail.

How to weave roof shingles in a valley.

In our continuing series of construction by dummies we discuss woven valleys for asphalt shingles. Some homeowners prefer the consistent look that a woven valley provides. Then starting at the base of the. All of the shingle rows will need to be lined up correctly.

A woven valley shingle installation is one where the shingles from both sides of the roof valley extend over the valley and weave together overlapping courses alternately. A chalkline snapped between this mark and the lower mark forms my guide line. This is an incorrect installation of this type of roofing material and will be more prone to water intrusion and will void the manufacturer s warranty for this material. Ensure ice and water protector has been installed along the valley first.

The roof valley is where two angles of the roof come together and form a valley. From the valley and you re ready to complete the valley. To achieve a woven valley installation a roofing professional lays shingles in the valley and weaves them together. Weaving a shingle valley by dunn contracting 727 410 5717 james dunn.

To secure the roof valley flashing nail it down carefully. Roof installation how to shingle a valley hd by roofrepair101 more about roofing at. A woven valley is one method of installation for asphalt shingles at a valley where two intersecting roof slopes meet see featured photo above. After snapping the guide line between marks install the shingles with one corner on the line.

But if the shingles are not laid properly in the valley a woven valley may not lay flat creating bumps and. Snap a chalkline 3 in. I always weave my first course. Woven valley shingle installation.

It is a method where the valley is completed by overlapping and weaving the shingle courses rather than cutting the shingles back to form a trough lined with a sheet metal flashing see figure wv 1. Below you will find a list of the tools you ll need followed by a list of steps to take to fix a leak in a roof valley.