How To Wire A Roof

Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge.

How to wire a roof.

Measure the length and width of the individual sections of the roof multiplying them together to determine the area. If the eave overhang is 12 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement determined in step 1 by 4. This is only practical if the delivery can be timed to the point where the old roof is removed and the tar paper laid down. Run the end of the roof cable along the inside of your gutter and down the gutter s downspout.

Measure the length of your roof line. Some lumber yards will deliver the shingles to the roof top for an extra charge. Run zigzags to create 15 wide triangles running the cable from the overhang to the warm area of your roof. Place tools and materials in a bucket and use a rope to lift the bucket to the roof.

Then pull off the. Stick on the underlayment. Measure your roof and buy appropriately. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Running wiring from the roof is generally not a plug and play affair and will require some auto electrical knowledge in selecting suitable wiring gauge and the joining or termination of wires due to the extended length of wiring required in addition to the supplied wiring harness. Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment. Always install flashing around a chimney and other valleys where two roof planes meet as these areas are more prone to leaks if not protected. Plug it into a gfi outlet.

Asphalt shingle bundles are actually sealed in packages the term bundle comes from wooden shingles which actually came tied up with wire in bundles. Peel off the bottom backing. If the eave is between 12 and 24 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement by 5 3. Secure the roof cable with brackets affixed to each shingle where the roof cable bends.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters. Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water.

Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails.