How To Install Architectural Roofing

Start installing at the outer and lower edge of your roof.

How to install architectural roofing.

Welcome back to how to build a shed playhouse part 6. Buy it at roofing supply companies or home centers. If you are thinking of installing shingles on your roof then you should think of installing architectural shingles as these can provide a great look to your roof and exterior. Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap.

Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only. In severe climate regions most building codes require applying it 3 to 6 ft. 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. The first row of shingles should overhang the drip edge of the roof.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Around an inch should do. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

Having this type of shingles on your roof can also add to your property value more than the traditional shingles. Past the exterior wall. Lay one row of shingles starting from the lower left corner of the roof. Lay the next row of shingles directly on top of the.

Architectural roof shingles and tabbed shingles are both roof shingles but when it comes to nails they are different. This row should project half an inch 1 27. Install new flashing metal. Do both sides first and then install ridge cap shingles over the top.

How to install architectural shingles or better stated how not to install is an explanation of how to and how not to install architectural shingles. Each shingle will require around 4 nails underneath the tar line and about half an inch under where the next shingle will overlap. Up from the eave minimum of 2 ft. Overlap layouts are also included with the roof.

Call your building inspector for local details. We are finally applying the. Cover the rest of the roof with no. At no place on your shingle roof should the shingles line up exactly with the shingles in the previous row.

Installing your architectural shingles begin your first row at the lower left corner of your roof. Here s what to do.