Install Roof Shingles Ridge

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

Install roof shingles ridge.

Install new flashing metal. Step 4 snap chalk line. Install the ridge vent shingle over style install the ridge vent aluminum. Ensure the shingles aren t too cold.

Collect the number of shingles that will be needed for the roof ridge. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Installing the last shingle on the ridge cap or roof isn t hard. This video shows exactly how to cut the last shingle use roofing cement nail the last shingle on the ridge cap then hide those nails.

Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place. For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. You can see me do that in the video below.

Cut the ventilation opening. You should lay them in stacks near the ridge so. Step 2 cut shingles. Install new field shingles.

To finish a shingle ridge cap you should set. Chalk lines should be used to help ensure clean straight professional looking shingle ridge cap installation. How to install shingles on a roof ridge. Since ridge cap shingles have to be formed over the ridge the shingles.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Step 5 install roof. Step 1 prepare shingles.