Place a whole shingle next to this one making sure to nail each shingle to the roof before placing the next.
How to install a dimensional shingle roof.
Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.
Apply a cover of starter architectural shingles.
Next lay the first full row of shingles so they re directly covering the starter row.
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Mark a chalk on subsequent roof layers upward.
Roofers break roofs into squares when measuring for shingles.
You can cut the layered edge of architectural roof shingles and use the cut flat piece as your starter roof single.
Before you install your first shingle use your utility knife to cut 6 inches off of the side then lay it on your roof allowing the architectural shingles to hang between 1 2 to 2 inches over the edge.
Continue laying your shingles horizontally up the roof.
Measure your roof to determine the number of shingle bundles and felt rolls also known as underlayment needed to cover the roof.
When installing shingles start by laying a narrow row of shingles at the bottom of the roof along the edge.
Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across the roof.
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Starting at the bottom of the roof apply a row of starter shingles with roofing nails.
Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk.