How to install shingles
I will try to help you as much as possible on how to install shingles .
I know it`s a pain in the neck when it start rain and you are running in your house with a bucket in your hands to find all your roof cracks . In this case you should try to consider on installing a new roof and if you want to save some money I will guide you on how to install shingles .
These are the steps you should follow so you can a proper and safe job :
- The most important thing when you install shingles is to start your work from the bottom to the edge of the roof , because the shingles that you are adding need support , and not so many people have flat roofs .
- Second step on how to install shingles is that you must make sure what is the level of the surface you start to work , you don`t want to install a new roof when you have big depth difference between the support of the roof and the shingles . This difference should be higher than a quarter inch .
- You must make sure that your roof that a proper ventilation system , because in the past people cut down the roof vents because of cost issues , however , now the experts say that a proper roof vent with a proper roof ventilation system that cools your roof can increase the duration and life time of your roof.
- The forth step on how to install shingles is to make sure you leave space for the shingles ( depending on the materials they are made from ) because materials react to weather and temperature they expand or contract .
- If you want to fully protect your shitting , you should lay felt down on it . Start doing this on the lowest edge of the roof , on roll it along the edge , and don`t forget to staple it down . After you have done the entire surface , start laying a new row , exactly above it , don`t forget that each row must overlap the other one by a few inches ( let`s say 10 cm ) . This is a good method to waterproof your roof .
This is the short guide on how to install shingles .
Another aspect you should keep in mind is that there are different installations methods depending on different types of shingles , however , the manufacturers are obligated by law to provide you with detailed guidelines to help you in your job , and if you have difficulties in how to install shingles you should seek help or assistance from professional contractors that are qualified and have all the tool and the know how necessary to get the job done ;this is not a cost efficient method , however they can get the job done very fast so you don`t get a headache trying to figure out how to install shingles , and of the perks of the job done by certified contractors is that they can even supply you with a warranty of their job , that can be passed on even you want to sell the house .