How To Install 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

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How to install 3 tab shingles on a roof.

Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long. Architectural shingles are another option and are installed the same way as 3 tab shingles but give your roof more of a 3 d effect due to their varied shapes. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof. They are typically 36 inches long in total.

Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Install the shingles so that each one is overlapping the shingle directly below it which will conceal the nails. Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need. 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. Video 15 installing exterior trim. Video 10 install roof sheathing. One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof.

Installing three tab shingles 1. Measure your roof so you can be sure you buy the right amount of shingles. 3 tab shingles are the most common type of shingle. Cut your starter course shingles if necessary.

Each tab is 12 inches. They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal. You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100. However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical.