If you happen to have an extremely steep roof you will have an even greater challenge.
How to shingle steep pitch roof.
Nevertheless we have on occasion found asphalt roof shingles and occasionally mineral granule coated roll roofing or even modified bitumen roofing nailed to.
Continue marking the roof with the chalk line every six inches after that.
Step 7 attaching the shingles.
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.
Generally shingle dimensions are 1x3 feet.
Pitched roofs are there for a reason they help the flow of rainwater and even snow to move away from the roof.
This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal.
Sometimes steep slope roofing is also referred to as residential roofing due to the fact that most single family homes in the u s.
It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe.
The following shingles should be installed with the tabs pointing toward the bottom of the roof.
The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles.
If every roof was flat there d be a lot more leaks and water damage.
How to work on a steep roof the benefits of pitched roofs.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
Over time these puddles can cause rot mildew and other issues.
Otherwise it would settle in a puddle.
Are constructed with some sort of pitch or slope to the roof.
Probably no home improvement is as tough yet satisfying as re roofing your house yourself.
Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top.
Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in north america.