Laying Roof Felt Shingles

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Laying roof felt shingles.

The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. You ll get the most life out of your shingles and your roof by laying them in a smart. Fasten drip edge on eaves with galvanized nails and a hammer about 12 inches apart before laying roof felt. Install new flashing metal.

Stagger each course to achieve the half pattern. Consider four and five. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. 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.

How to install roofing felt prep work. Using alternate patterns 1. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Defer putting drip edge on angled gable ends until after the felt is laid so the metal.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Do this on both sides of the roof. Understand the basic patterns. All the other patterns work in essentially the same way offsetting.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Ideally the roof should be done when there is a forecast for several days without a lot.