How To Put Wood Shingles On A Roof

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.

How to put wood shingles on a roof.

Wood or similar shingles are very popular roofing materials because they have a unique look that will make your house look really good. When you install wood shake roof shingles place one shingle on the left of your guide line and a second shingle on the right side. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches. To attach shingles over the mesh you ll need longer nails.

Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk. Consider four and five. In addition if they get damages over time you don t need to replace a huge portion of your roof but only certain areas that have been affected. Stagger each course to achieve the half pattern.

Use a hammer stapler to fasten it down applying a staple every 12 to 14. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Flash a wood shingle roof as you would an asphalt roof including wsu along the eaves rakes and valleys and metal drip edge along the eaves and rakes. Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across.

Starter course shake roofing requires a starter course of shingles positioned flush with the roof s drip edge or alternately extending inch below the lower edge of the roof. To install asphalt shingles is a different process. 6d shingle nails should do but check the product s literature to be sure. Secure it to the.

The shingles should be no more than five eighths of an inch apart. Using alternate patterns 1. You ll get the most life out of your shingles and your roof by laying them in a smart. Understand the basic patterns.

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Drive a roofing nail directly through the corner of each shingle. Tom silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles. How to install a cedar shingle roof on a garden shed step 1.