Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Installing three tab roofing shingles.
Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
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There are some simple techniques to follow when attempting this project.
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Cut a half tab off for your first course shingles cut off a full tab for your second course shingles cut one and a half tabs off of your third course shingles cut two tabs off your fourth course shingles for your fifth course cut off half of the final tab keep your sixth course tabs intact.
Make sure that the tabs are lining up with the bottom line and that the tabs are facing down.
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The ridge cap the course of shingles on the very ridge of the roof can be made from available 3 tab shingles.
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They will go in the same location as the nails that went in on the first line.
They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal.
First you ll need to determine how many squares of three tab shingles you will need to purchase.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
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Step two prepare start row of shingles.
Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long.
Step three measure the roof line.
Step one measuring and making calculations.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Step four lay the start row of shingles.
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You will once again need 4 nails whenever you are installing the 3 tab shingles.
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Each tab is 12 inches.