Roofing First Course

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Roofing first course.

Securing the first shingle. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. The first course of shingles needs the same defense from the elements. The adhesive on the starter course seals the tabs of the first full course.

Drive nails every 3 inches along the rake at one end pull it taut and drive nails along the eave edge. Position the first course so it overhangs the drip edges by about 1 4 inch and roll it out a distance of 8 feet or so. Read more get your roof ready for winter. Our roofing 101 is a resourceful guide for homeowners seeking information on home roofing basics roofing materials terminology and contractor agreements.

A course of full shingles goes directly over the starters. The nails should be about 1 inch from the edges. If the starter shingles are not secured correctly at the eave or rake and the first course of shingles is not nailed down evenly across the top of the starter. At the eave the starters provide a simple way to cover the joints between the finish shingles in the first course ensuring complete water shedding roof coverage.

Once this course is laid you can begin snapping horizontal chalk lines up the roof to ensure straight rows. Continuing with the starter shingles. Tra offers a full curriculum on starting and growing a successful roofing business. Proper alignment is important when installing both the starter shingles and the first course of shingles.

It is designed to act as a guide for all phases of growth from starting up to scale ability. Make these by cutting the tabs off full shingles and nailing on just the top portion cutting shingles. Then nail the starter course to the roof so the edges and ends are flush with the drip edging fig. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it.

Use four roofing nails per shingle as indicated on package instructions six nails in high wind areas. Other courses may include information on safety employee relations business management etc. Historically starter strip shingles have been used not only at the lower eave edge of the roof but experienced professionals also use them at the gable or rake edges of roofs. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof.

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A starter course of shingles is next.