How To Staple Roof Underlayment

How to do it.

How to staple roof underlayment.

All nails and staples should be placed on the lower half of the paper. Tack it in place at the corner with the end flush with the end of the roof and the bottom edge of the roll right along the bottom of the roof. Ideally the roof covering material would be installed as soon as possible but in reality the roof may be protected by only the underlayment for days weeks or sometimes months. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

I am deciding on a contractor for a new roof and as i recall most said they simply staple the underlayment. Apply drip edge to the eave. The paper should then be nailed in or stapled every three to four inches across. I only recall one saying they used caps.

However depending on local roofing and fire codes it may be appropriate to secure synthetic underlayments with staples. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. They re certainly faster and easier to install. Overlap and cut drip edges.

A recent post on underlayments brought up another subject of underlayment attachment. Apply and attach drip edge. Roof underlayment prevents the roof deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the roofing material is being installed. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

I looked at gaf website and their instructions say in bold do not use nails or staples without caps. Where a roll ends and a new one is begun the two rolls should be overlapped by four inches. Install new flashing metal. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.

I checked certainteed and all i saw was that they. Cut drip edge flashing at an angle at the corner press it lightly against the eave end.