One nail should be placed in each tab of the shingle.
How to put shingles on steep roof.
The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
How to use roofing jacks.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
When installing or repairing shingles on a steep roof you need the support of roofing jacks which are brackets that hold a length of two inch scaffolding.
In this video we provide details on how to install roof shingles over existing shingles.
Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top.
Each shingle should overlap the one before it.
Continue installing all of the shingles until the entire roof is covered.
The following shingles should be installed with the tabs pointing toward the bottom of the roof.
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Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
We discuss the nesting method which helps minimize an uneven appear.