Install new flashing metal.
How to shingle a roof return.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Place the second step flashing piece over the end shingle in the first course by positioning it 143 mm 5 5 8 above the bottom edge of the exposed asphalt shingle.
Nail a horizontal row of shingles over the drip edge.
Hammer the nail into the top part of each shingle.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Make sure that the tab of the shingle in the second course will cover it completely.
A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles.
Continue to nail horizontal rows of shingles onto the roof.
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