Roofing Shingles Pattern

Align shingles properly to avoid nail exposure.

Roofing shingles pattern.

For decades the three tab strip shingle dominated the roofing industry with the characteristic geometric brickwork pattern it created on the roof. Mixing exterior patterns and textures with your roof. Other shingle design patterns have come and gone including shingles that once installed simulated the look of fish scales or had interlocking t shapes scalloped and beavertail rounded tabs. It is acceptable for some shingle types and it is the required method for a few shingle types.

Asphalt composition shingles covering the roof of this home were installed with joints aligned vertically at every other course. Because the bending can stress and deform shingles especially in cold weather the ends of those shingles may warp over time creating a prominent pattern on the roof. This installation method is called racking racking is an improper installation method for many shingle types. Position the nails appropriately according to the shingle installation instructions.

They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. For duration series shingles owens corning recommends using either a 4 or 6 nail fastening pattern depending on the roof s slope and building code requirements. In most cases 4 nails are adequate. Patterns textures and shingle color.

Three tab shingles are still widely available and used. Pattern curling is caused by the roofer having to lift the end tab of every other shingle to install the last shingle nail at the end of the next shingle. Some were even diamond patterned roof shingles. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof.

However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical lines.