Nailing Down Roof Shingles

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.

Nailing down roof shingles.

I filmed this in my house and it is brief. 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.

To ensure proper nailing during the shingle application. If the pressure is set too high the nails just get driven into the shingles too far. Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across the roof. When the pressure is set too high the nails get driven in to the shingles too far plain and simple.

Use the recommended number of nails per shingle. They have a claw shape that makes it easier. Repeat this on both sides of the roof. A brief explanation on where to put the nails in a three tab shingle.

Use the correct type size and grade of nail as is specified in the application instruction. Overdriven nails most roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down shingles. The nails must penetrate well into the wooden roof deck. I have 35 years experience.

When the nails are. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof. Position the nails according to the shingle specifications. For shingles in windy areas use 6 nails per shingle.

Many roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down the shingles. Place the nails 6 1 8 above the butt edge 1 and 13 from each end from each cutout. Call me for furt. When the nails are overdriven the heads of the nails tare through the mat of the shingle.