How To Shingle An Angled Roof

Shingles on a steeper roof also tend to weather at a slower rate due to their favorable angle to the sun s rays.

How to shingle an angled roof.

Why is 2 12 the minimum. You want to lay the shingles from the bottom to the top of the valley. 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. To cut your own just cut down multi flap shingles into individual shingles.

The next one goes on the low side. Another key to having the roof drain effectively while making this detail look professional is to create a consistent gap between the roofing and the cedar shingle siding. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of gravity to shed water from rain or snow melt. 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.

Nail each side of the shingle to each side of the ridge just below the shingles self sealing strip. Cut the shingles so that both edges of the upper overlap part have an inward angle. The challenge with very low sloped roofs is simple gravity. A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles.

If the roof shingles and all accessory roof components are arranged and overlapped with this in mind the roof should successfully shed water. In the dictionary to shingle is. Start by overlapping a starter from both sides of the valley at the bottom. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.

Then your first shingle goes on the side you are going to cut. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Place the first shingle end flush to the edge of the roof.

Install new flashing metal. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works.