Attach each shingle with three nails one in the center and one each on each side.
How to install roof shingles architectural.
Before we go further i want to make.
How to install architectural shingles or better stated how not to install is an explanation of how to and how not to install architectural shingles.
Put on the nails so that shingles are firmly in place.
Start by nailing down a row of start shingles on the bottom edge of the roof.
When laying the shingles for the top row cut 6 inches 15 2 centimeters from the first shingle in the left corner of the roof using the utility knife.
These are the steps that you have to follow for how to shingle a roof with architectural shingles.
Gaf mastering the roof chapter 11 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for timberline shingles.
You require overlapping shingles at the top of roof where both sides met.
After that correctly positionthe first shingle and properly snap a line of chalk across the roof to mark the top layer of the shingles.
The first row of shingles should overhang the drip edge of the roof.
Installing your architectural shingles begin your first row at the lower left corner of your roof.
Before you install your first shingle use your utility knife to cut 6 inches off of the side then lay it on your roof allowing the architectural shingles to hang between 1 2 to 2 inches over the edge.
Continue laying down shingles until the row is complete.
Nail down the shingles as you go along.
Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.
Repeat this on both sides of the roof.
If you re sure you want to install the shingles yourself then here s how.
Apply the first real course of architectural shingles so that the tabs reach the lower edge of the starter course.
Lay more shingles on the sides of the roof so that they overlap the start shingles.
Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.
You can cut the layered edge of architectural roof shingles and use the cut flat piece as your starter roof single.
Place a whole shingle next to it.