Installing Shingles On Steep Roof

Repeat this on both sides of the roof.

Installing shingles on steep roof.

Special nailing and sealing requirements must be met when installing asphalt based roof shingles on very steep slopes such as a frame or mansard roofs. Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge. To start installing shingles line up aluminum drip edge flush with the edge of the roof and make a pencil line at the top on each end of the house. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.

Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Once you ve done that cut your shingles to size if they re not already. It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe. This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal.

Then begin nailing the shingles to the roof working in rows and starting at the edge of the roof. According to asphalt shingle installation where we cite best practices guide to residential construction wiley november 18 2005 asphalt shingles should not be installed on vertical walls.