How To Put Shingles On Steep Roof

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How to put shingles on steep roof. When installing or repairing shingles on a steep roof you need the support of roofing jacks which are brackets that hold a length of two inch scaffolding. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. We discuss the nesting method which helps minimize an uneven appear. One nail should be placed in each tab of the shingle.

Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. Continue lifting bundles of shingles and placing them on the power conveyor until you ve put all shingle bundles on the roof and according to how quick whomever is on the roof is able to grab them off of the conveyor belt. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top. Continue installing all of the shingles until the entire roof is covered. Lift a bundle of shingles using the proper lifting technique and put them onto the power conveyor. How to use roofing jacks.

In this video we provide details on how to install roof shingles over existing shingles. Each shingle should overlap the one before it.