Installing Felt Roof Shingles

Start the roof felt at one bottom corner of the roof.

Installing felt roof shingles.

Our felt roofing shingles are easy to fit and can be used on log cabins roofs with a slope of 12 degrees or more. Start installing roof shingles in order to make your roof water tight and to eliminate wind infiltration first place tar on the bottom edge of the roof and lay a row of roofing shingles upside down all the way across the. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.

The shingles are fixed to the roof boards or insulation boards if you have chosen the roof insulation option with clout nails. This movie shows you how to install iko superglass armourglass monarch on a roof. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Install new flashing metal.

Product information on ar. To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge. 3 shingles make up each 1 metre shingle strip. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

How to apply the iko rectangular shaped shingles. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. The tools you will need are a hammer and a sharp knife for trimming. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.