Ensure that each cap overlaps the one below it by.
How to shingle my roof.
Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing.
All the other patterns work in essentially the same way offsetting.
Using alternate patterns 1.
Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk.
Understand the basic patterns.
Stagger each course to achieve the half pattern.
Place the ridge cap shingles over the roof ridges.
Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster.
Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak.
Nail each side of the cap shingle into the roof.
Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across the roof.
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.
Install your starter row of shingles at the bottom of your roof making sure to follow the.
Place and nail the shingles from the bottom of the roof to the top.
Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof.
A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles.
Install the self stick underlayment.
Consider four and five.
The cap of each shingle should fall evenly in half over each side of.
Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.
Strip off old shingles.