How To Put Shingles On A Slanted Roof

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

How to put shingles on a slanted roof.

Nail the shingles in place. Cover the entire low sloped roof area with an sbs membrane cemented at the vertical laps. Known in the trade as vertical racking or staggering this how to lay shingles method enables the roofer to install a single column of shingles all the way to the peak without the wasted back and forth motion necessary to fill several rows of stair steps. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.

Since ice dams can be more severe on lower slopes the membrane should extend up to a minimum of 900 mm 36 beyond the interior face of the exterior wall. For best roof performance casma recommends the use of self adhering waterproofing membranes. Ideally the top edge of the last shingle row is flush with the top edge. Secure the last ridge cap shingle with four nails at the corners of the shingle and cover the nail heads with roofing cement.

If the gap allows you to put another course of shingles then do it. Once you have done this align the bottom edge of each shingle with the bottom edge of the starter roll. Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. If there is only a little space left then you re fine and don t have to lay another row yet.

Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof. Install your shingles to the top edge of your lean to roof.