Roof Shingles Cut By Insatllers

Shorten the shingle of a tab.

Roof shingles cut by insatllers.

Roofers install these dormers as they install the rest of the roof. The 3 tab asphalt shingle also called a composition shingle or fiberglass shingle is the most common type of roofing shingle. The open woven and closed cut methods are demonstrated. Cut a 50 mm 2 triangle off the top corner to direct water into the valley and embed the valley end of each shingle into a 75 mm 3 band of asphalt plastic cement.

You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle. This video demonstrates the proper installation technique for installing roofing valleys. Pre cut and pre assembled for quick installation and a flawless finish. Closed cut shingle valley installation.

When the shingle row gets to the dormer they keep going and maintain the regular straight row of shingles. Cut installation time by more than half. If the eyebrow curves dramatically this is best done with thinner more flexible traditional shingles over laminate shingles. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles.

Other composition shingles such as architectural and random cutouts are installed using most of the same techniques. Start with a complete shingle and continue fitting the roof shingles on the first row. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge.

Reduces installation time by up to 60. Closed cut valleys are installed quickly and have a cleaner sharper look than woven valleys. Makes shingle installation more efficient and economical while retaining the authentic look of individual shingles. Inside and outside corners available.

For the 3rd course shorten one tab. One layer of shingles actually crosses the valley beneath the other. It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally.

Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge. From the ground it looks as the shingles meet in a clean line in the center of the valley. 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. It s critical to flash around plumbing stacks and attic vents because they are the most common roof penetrations.