Installing Shingles On Steep Roof

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.

Installing shingles on steep roof.

Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Then begin nailing the shingles to the roof working in rows and starting at the edge of the roof. Special nailing and sealing requirements must be met when installing asphalt based roof shingles on very steep slopes such as a frame or mansard roofs. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe. To start installing shingles line up aluminum drip edge flush with the edge of the roof and make a pencil line at the top on each end of the house. Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge. Once you ve done that cut your shingles to size if they re not already.

Pull the drip edge down about a half inch from that line to create a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. To install asphalt shingles start by installing underlayment and new flashing on the roof.