Cover the entire flange with shingles to integrate it better into the roof.
How to install roof vents when shingling.
First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent.
Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster.
What you ll need to install a roof vent.
Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only.
Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.
Place a line of roofing tar or caulk on top of the vent s flange or its bottom flap using a caulk gun.
Press new shingles onto the caulk and use nails at the top of each shingle to fully secure them to the roof.
Next position your ladder against your home and.
Install new field shingles.
Drill a hole upward through the middle of the area you desire and leave the drill bit sticking up through the roof so.
Cut the ventilation opening.
Repeat this on both sides of the roof.
For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two.
Glue down shingles to cover the bottom of the vent.
Remove the shingle caps.
Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap.
Install the ridge vent shingle over style install the ridge vent aluminum.
Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place.
Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.