Install Roof Shingles Valley

Place a roofing nail in each corner and one in the center on its appropriate side.

Install roof shingles valley.

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. Cut the tabs off of one shingle and lay it on the bottom edge with a 1 4 inch overhang. Fasten the shingles about 6 inches away from the centerline on both sides. Starting at the bottom edge of the valley begin laying down the shingles.

Snipping off the corners of. Quick guide how to install an open valley. I then move the shingle to the uppermost course on the roof plane line up the mark on the shingle with the valley center and again mark the corner. Nail the shingles 5 cm back.

Some roofers cut the shingles parallel to the flashing s center ridge. Snap two chalk lines from the ridge to the eaves 8 cm apart increasing in width by 1 cm per meter towards the eaves. Place a piece of sheet metal under the shingles to make sure you will not damage the flashing. Ensure ice and water protector has been installed along the valley first.

To shingle out of the valley with laminated shingles lay a shingle down as a gauge and mark the corner at the bottom left and top right of the roof. Start by laying all shingles on one side of the roofing and stretch it across the valley. To secure the roof valley flashing nail it down carefully. Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails.

Others start with a 3 inch wide. Draw a 2 inch self stick flashing down the center. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters. Only nail at the edges with only enough nails to.

Press the shingle into the valley and make sure that it is flat against the surface of the roof. Stretch it about 12 inches across the centerline.