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up. Make sure when in- stalling the shingles that the course just above the lower course are placed so that the shingle ends and the tab notches do
not line up with the lower course row of shingles. Otherwise you’ll end up with a leaky roof. Also, when installing the
first row of shingles make sure the edge of them
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hang approximately 1/8” over the starter shingle row and roof edge. Again, by doing this you can prevent water from run- ning off the roof and down the fascia board. Regular dripping of water on the fascia board can cause it to rot in short order. To deal with the mis- matching of gaps between shingle courses, trim 6 inches off the first shingle on the course just above
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the lower course. This will ensure that the tab notches and shingle edges between the two courses of shingles do not line up. Repeat trimming as neces- sary on subsequent rows, in 6 inch increments, as you work your way up the roof line. When nailing down as-
phalt roof shingles apply the nails approximately ½ inch below the tar strip. Use 4-6 nails per shingle and make sure to use hot dipped galvanized roofing nails with 3/8 inch diam- eter heads and 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches in length. Cut shingles as neces-
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sary around any plastic or rubber flanges associ- ated with vent pipes. Also make sure step flashing overlaps the course of shingles below it. Near the peak of the
roof, the final course of as- phalt roof shingles should be trimmed so that the ridge vent hole is fully exposed. Plastic roof ridge vent
should then be installed over the length of the ridge vent using long roofing nails. Finally, nail ridge cap
asphalt roof shingles down over the ridge vent.
Make sure the ridge cap shingles overlap each oth- er with the same reveal as the main asphalt roof shingles. Also, on the first ridge cap shingle tack it down with a few dabs of roofing tar.
Final Note: Asphalt
roof shingle installation is extremely heavy and dangerous work. Make sure to use sturdy ladders and roof jacks on higher pitched roofs. Also, have one or two helpers to aid in hauling shingles up on the roof and installing the roof shingles. In addition, always wear a good pair of rubber-soled shoes for solid traction when work- ing on the roof. Finally never install asphalt roof shingles on a wet or cold roof.
Mark Donovan is the own-
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HomeAdditionPlus.com, a website focused on provid- ing home improvement and remodeling information to homeowners. He resides in Derry, New Hampshire and can be contacted at mark@homeadditionplus. com.
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