When applying the new shingles each shingle course will be covered by a step flashing.
Roofing shingles how to apply.
Next lay the first full row of shingles so they re directly covering the starter row.
Continue adding panels until the roof is covered.
Cut the last ridge shingle to the length you need but be sure that no part of the roof is exposed.
Roof planes that butt against vertical walls at the end of the shingle course are protected by metal step flashing at least 125 mm high and 125 mm wide 5 high and 5 wide.
In some cases you ll have to remove the siding.
Continue laying your shingles horizontally up the roof.
Metal step flashing pieces.
Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles.
A continuous bead of asphalt could trap condensation or windblown water under the roofing at some point.
Both step shingling and racking will yield a watertight roof.
This saves a lot of time moving shingle bundles and a lot of back strain.
To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.
Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip.
Screw the new panel in place as described.
Apply a shingle then a piece of flashing then a shingle and so on so that each piece of flashing rests on top of the lower course and is covered by the upper course.
If the roof meets a wall that is parallel to the shingles roof up to the wall then slip a long continuous piece of flashing under the siding and on top of the shingles.
There are two simple rules to follow.
When installing shingles start by laying a narrow row of shingles at the bottom of the roof along the edge.
You ll need to pry the siding outward to slip in the flashing.
Apply a flashing piece then a shingle then flashing as you would apply step flashing for a chimney.
After completing a column the roofer can go back down to the eave edge of the roof and start laying the next column of shingles.
Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal.
Nail the shingles with no tabs such as precut pro start shingles and apply asphalt cement from a caulk gun in many dots along the drip edge under the edge then press the tab less shingles down onto the line of asphalt cement dots with adequate spaces between the dots.
Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge.
You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade.
The silicone will spread and adhere creating a seal.
Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
