How Hard is it to Shingle a Roof?
Adding shingles onto a roof can be challenging and dangerous. It’s important to wear the appropriate safety gear such as a harness and a line attached to the ridge or staging with safety rails around it to protect yourself from falling.
Should Shingles Overhang the Drip Edge?
Overhanging shingles over the drip edge about a half-inch can help with surface tension. Plan out how you will lay your shingles beforehand, here’s how we recommend you approach your installation.
Installing Roof Shingles in 11 Steps:
Tools:
Fixing Damaged Roof Shingles
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