Installing Three Tab Roofing Shingles

The ridge cap the course of shingles on the very ridge of the roof can be made from available 3 tab shingles.

Installing three tab roofing shingles.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Step one measuring and making calculations. Each tab is 12 inches.

There are some simple techniques to follow when attempting this project. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material. Cut a half tab off for your first course shingles cut off a full tab for your second course shingles cut one and a half tabs off of your third course shingles cut two tabs off your fourth course shingles for your fifth course cut off half of the final tab keep your sixth course tabs intact. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical. Step four lay the start row of shingles. The first full shingle that you lay will need to be laid along the centerline of your roof. Install new flashing metal.

Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. Make sure that the tabs are lining up with the bottom line and that the tabs are facing down. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Video 10 install roof sheathing.

Two simple cuts create three pieces that can be used to finish the shingle project. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof. Step two prepare start row of shingles. They will go in the same location as the nails that went in on the first line.

Video 9 build install soffit ladders. Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long. Step three measure the roof line. You will once again need 4 nails whenever you are installing the 3 tab shingles.