Roofing Process Shingles

The first thing to know about your roofing project.

Roofing process shingles.

Measure the length of a shingle as it lies across the roof. In the dictionary to shingle is defined as to lay out or arrange so as to overlap. This will help determine how the shingles will lay on the. It generally takes three bundles of shingles to cover 100 square feet.

Drip edge is a. If the roof shingles and all accessory roof components are arranged and overlapped with this in mind the roof should successfully shed water. Get the right number of shingles for the job. Once the old roof has been removed and we have replaced any damaged plywood the next step is for.

Using your hammer pry up the nails. Adhere the shingles adjacent to the flange with roofing tar. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome.

Laminated shingles are also called architectural dimensional or dragon tooth 3 tab shingles this is the basic type of asphalt shingle. Cut the shingles to fit around the flange s dome. 4 preparing the roof surface for shingles drip edge installation after wood decking is prepared we install drip edge at all edges of the roof. It is composed of a single layer with cut outs forming 3 individual tabs.

The 3 tab asphalt shingle is the least expensive asphalt shingle product common to new construction. Remove old shingles and. Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Thanks to digital technology all of your decisions and interactions from selecting the right roofer to choosing a shingle to paying the contractor can be done at a distance.

On the day we begin roofing your home all materials will be delivered to your home by one of our. And your family can remain in the home during the installation or repair. Ice and water shield installation next step is installing ice and water shield which is a special type of roofing. Lay the lower edge of the flange over the top of the lower shingles and the upper edge is positioned underneath the.

The roofing process delivery and removal. Preparing the roof 1.