How To Shingle An Angled Roof

The next one goes on the low side.

How to shingle an angled roof.

Cut the shingles so that both edges of the upper overlap part have an inward angle. A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles. At a very low slope any water on the roof whether rain water or snow melt drains very slowly and there is a risk of lateral water movement. Start by overlapping a starter from both sides of the valley at the bottom.

Weave and cut the valley on the highest side of the roof. Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of gravity to shed water from rain or snow melt.

To cut your own just cut down multi flap shingles into individual shingles. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. We typically rip a furring strip to about 3 8 inch and use it as a shingle ledger above the roofing material. Nail each side of the shingle to each side of the ridge just below the shingles self sealing strip.

Why is 2 12 the minimum. In the dictionary to shingle is. Then your first shingle goes on the side you are going to cut. The challenge with very low sloped roofs is simple gravity.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. This project guide is a combination of those two articles and it covers replacing the existing roof decking installing underlayment and ice dam protection laying the first row laying shingles in the field flashing ridge shingles and vents and more. Install new flashing metal.

If the roof shingles and all accessory roof components are arranged and overlapped with this in mind the roof should successfully shed water. To secure each angled shingle i drive one staple or shingle nail at least 2 inches above the lower edge of the next shingle course and into the top corner of the step flashing. You want to lay the shingles from the bottom to the top of the valley.