I made this video with the idea to show the newcomers to the roofing trade a faster way to set the shingle wit.
Roofing shingles installation fast.
With one or two helpers you ll be able to shingle a 1 500 square foot roof in about two days.
Roofing shingles installation this is my 3rd job of the week today i showed up at 9 30 am and finished by 3 00 pm i m tired and beat up but it s my job.
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Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Known in the trade as vertical racking or staggering this how to lay shingles method enables the roofer to install a single column of shingles all the way to the peak without the wasted back and forth motion necessary to fill several rows of stair steps.
Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
You think you re a fast roofer.
Install new flashing metal.
A pneumatic nail gun starting at 119 the home depot makes quick work of fastening shingles.
See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr.