How To Shingle An Angled Roof

Understand the physics of how a sloped shingle roof works.

How to shingle an angled roof.

The next one goes on the low side. Why is 2 12 the minimum. 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.

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. Then your first shingle goes on the side you are going to cut. You want to lay the shingles from the bottom to the top of the valley. To cut your own just cut down multi flap shingles into individual shingles.

In the dictionary to shingle is. A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles. Weave and cut the valley on the highest side of the roof. 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.

We typically rip a furring strip to about 3 8 inch and use it as a shingle ledger above the roofing material. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Start by overlapping a starter from both sides of the valley at the bottom. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

If the roof shingles and all accessory roof components are arranged and overlapped with this in mind the roof should successfully shed water. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Shingles on a steeper roof also tend to weather at a slower rate due to their favorable angle to the sun s rays.

Nail each side of the shingle to each side of the ridge just below the shingles self sealing strip. Asphalt roofing shingles simply rely on the force of gravity to shed water from rain or snow melt. 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.