Secure the horizontal flange to the roof.
How to shingle a roof return.
Each row should overlap the one below it by 1 4 inch 7.
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.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
Hammer the nail into the top part of each shingle.
This project guide is a combination of those two articles and it covers replacing the existing roof decking installing underlayment and ice dam protection laying the first row laying shingles in the field flashing ridge shingles and vents and more.
Nail a horizontal row of shingles over the drip edge.
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Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Make sure that the tab of the shingle in the second course will cover it completely.
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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.