How To Put Shingles On Steep Roof

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How to put shingles on steep roof.

Watch and see how easy it is. Ways to work on a steeply pitched 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. The following shingles should be installed with the tabs pointing toward the bottom of the roof.

One nail should be placed in each tab of the shingle. Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top. How to use roofing jacks. 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.

Each shingle should overlap the one before it. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. In this video we provide details on how to install roof shingles over existing shingles. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

Lift a bundle of shingles using the proper lifting technique and put them onto the power conveyor. Shingling a shed and want some tips.