How To Install Felt Roofing Shingles

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How to install felt roofing shingles.

These thick layers of roofing felt are installed by heating the back of the felt with a butane torch and then carefully applying it to the roof. Roofing felt is comprised of a base made from natural materials such as wood cellulose or synthetic ones such as fiberglass or polyester and then coated or saturated with a protective coating such as bitumen asphalt which repels water but still allows the product to breathe. Roofing contractor jack viera demonstrates installing three tab asphalt roof shingles. To learn how to install shingles over the ridge on your roof scroll down.

Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel. Installing a roof is much more than just nailing shingles onto some boards. Remove the metal flashing.

Watch and see how easy it is. 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. How to install felt underlayment for a new roof. Install the shingles so that each one is overlapping the shingle directly below it which will conceal the nails.

Next remove old shingles and flashing. When you reach the end of a row cut the last shingle to size before installing it. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Using your hammer pry up the nails.

Setting the roll and then nailing off. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. This video walks through the very basic steps for installing tarpaper felt.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Shingling a shed and want some tips.