Nailing Down Roof Shingles

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Nailing down roof shingles.

Place the nails 6 1 8 above the butt edge 1 and 13 from each end from each cutout. Many roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down the shingles. Use the recommended number of nails per shingle. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

When the nails are. What you need nail gun measuring tape roofing hatchet framing square chalkline pry bar utility knife straightedge caulking gun tin snips. Do not insert nails into or above the sealing strip. Long time roofing experts suggest 5 to 6 nails per shingle.

For shingles in windy areas use 6 nails per shingle. I have 35 years experience. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. When the nails are overdriven the heads of the nails tare through the mat of the shingle.

Call me for furt. Overdriven nails most roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down shingles. Use the correct type size and grade of nail as is specified in the application instruction. I filmed this in my house and it is brief.

When the pressure is set too high the nails get driven in to the shingles too far plain and simple. To ensure proper nailing during the shingle application. A brief explanation on where to put the nails in a three tab shingle. They have a claw shape that makes it easier.

Repeat this on both sides of the roof. Make sure none of the nails are within 2 of joint of shingle. The nails must penetrate well into the wooden roof deck. Position the nails according to the shingle specifications.