How To Install 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

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How to install 3 tab shingles on a roof.

3 tab shingles are the most common type of shingle. They are typically 36 inches long in total. You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100. Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles.

Then begin nailing the shingles to the roof working in rows and starting at the edge of the roof. However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical. Cut your starter course shingles if necessary. Video 15 installing exterior trim.

Video 10 install roof sheathing. They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. Measure your roof so you can be sure you buy the right amount of shingles. Installing three tab shingles 1.

Each tab is 12 inches. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof. When you reach the end of a row cut the last. Install the shingles so that each one is overlapping the shingle directly below it which will conceal the nails.

One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need. Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long.