Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water.
How to roof a house with wood shingles.
Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal.
Roll out a single layer of roofing felt or tar paper which serves as a moisture barrier.
Begin this layer at the bottom of the roof and add it in horizontal rows with a slight overlap to prevent.
To attach shingles over the mesh you ll need longer nails.
Do this on both sides of the roof.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge.
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.
Stick on the underlayment.
Then pull off the.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
6d shingle nails should do but check the product s literature to be sure.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Cut six inches off the length of the first starter shingle nailed on then use the rest of them full size.
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Snap a horizontal chalk line over the starting row to use as a guide.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
Install new flashing metal.
Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment.
Peel off the bottom backing.