How To Install Architectural Roof Shingles Yourself

Depending on your budget and desired outcome you may want to go with a standard 3 tab shingle or you may be interested in a more eye catching architectural shingle.

How to install architectural roof shingles yourself.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Nail down the shingles as you go along.

Start installing at the outer and lower edge of your roof. Place a whole shingle next to it. Install new flashing metal. Apply a cover of starter architectural shingles.

Lay the next row of shingles directly on top of the first row making the row two tiles thick. You require overlapping shingles at the top of roof where both sides met. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Place a whole shingle next to this one making sure to nail each shingle to the roof before placing the next.

Architectural roof shingles and tabbed shingles are both roof shingles but when it comes to nails they are different. Lay asphalt felt paper or special waterproof underlayment such as a self healing membrane over the roof. After completing one side follow the same process on the other side. 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.

Put on the nails so that shingles are firmly in place. 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. These are the steps that you have to follow for how to shingle a roof with architectural shingles.