How To Install 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

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How to install 3 tab shingles on a roof.

Install the shingles so that each one is overlapping the shingle directly below it which will conceal the nails. Measure your roof so you can be sure you buy the right amount of shingles. Cut your starter course shingles if necessary. You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100.

Each tab is 12 inches. Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof. 3 tab shingles are the most common type of shingle.

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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. 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. Installing three tab shingles 1.

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