How A Roof Is Installed

How to install asphalt shingles.

How a roof is installed.

Asphalt shingles are known for being one of the simplest types of roofing materials to install first lay a run of starter shingles along the bottom of the roof and nail them firmly into place using roofing nails a couple inches up from the edge of the roof. Most homeowners spend between 7 858 and 14 412 in total. Use a tin snips to cut the drip edge to size. Start at the bottom side of the gable and overlap the sections of drip edge a few inches as you work your way up the roof see figure a.

Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. Nail it every couple of feet. Place the first screw. Metal roofing installation costs 6 to 12 per square foot installed vs.

An asphalt shingle roof which costs 3 to 7 per square foot installed. Add the metal panels. Adhere the shingles adjacent to the flange with roofing tar. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.

Lay the lower edge of the flange over the top of the lower shingles and the upper edge is positioned underneath the. Install the drip edge on the gable ends of the roof after you finish installing your underlayment.