Asphalt shingles Roofing

PRODUCT BRIEF- An asphalt shingle is a type of wall or roof shingle that uses asphalt for waterproofing. It is one of the most widely used roofing covers nowadays because it has a relatively inexpensive up-front cost and is fairly simple to install. Relatively light, inexpensive, and easy to install, asphalt shingles are the best choice for most houses. They come in sheets that are layered on a roof to give the illusion of more expensive single shingles, such as cedar or slate, that are installed one shingle at a time.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Aesthetic effects
• Many shapes and textures of asphalt shingles are available
• Available in solar reflecting.
• Resistance to Wind damages
• Resistance to hail damages
• Fire resistance and algae resistance
• Very affordable and excellent uplift resistance
• Long life-expectancy
• Easy to install, repair and maintenances

ACCESSORIES:

INSTALLATION METHOD:

1. Step 1: Calculating – How Many Shingles Need

• Use a tape measure to find the length and width of each section of your roof.
• Multiply each section of your Roof’s Length x Roof’s Width = Roof’s Surface Area (of that section.)
• Repeat for each section of your roof.
• Add all of the Roof Surface Area section’s together = Roof’s Surface Space (ft.)
• Divide Roof’s Surface Space/100 = Square feet also known as Squares
• For example: a 10 Square Roof is actually 1000 sq. ft overall.
• Use this number to buy the correct amount of asphalt roofing shingles & underlayment to cover your total roof area + 10%

1. STEP 2: Prepare and clean the roof

• Sweep the roof clean, removing any nails and debris left behinds

1. STEP 3: new flashing

• Start by laying asphalt, felt or other underlayment, over the roof.
• Using your staple gun, secure the felt to the roof.
• Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
• If you live in an area with inclement weather, you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
• Install new flashing (metal flashing is often called "drip edge" along the bottom of the roof near your gutters).
• Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails.
• Always install flashing around a chimney and other valleys where two roof planes meet as these areas are more prone to leaks if not protected.

1. Step 4: lay one starter shingles

• Starting at the bottom of the roof, map out a guideline with chalk.
• Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses (rows) across the roof.
• Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Every 5 inches, make a new mark until you get to the top of the roof. Repeat this on both sides of the roof.
• Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.
• Starter shingles are available, but if you prefer to make them on your own, cut your first shingle about 6 inches shorter so the spaces between the tabs won't line up and the underlayment will stay protected.
• Place the glue strip along the rake edge and drip edge.
• Nail your shingle into place.

1. Step 5: Install your roof shingles

• Working your way up and across, begin laying your courses.
• Be mindful of the proper nailing technique so that your nails always hold the top edge of the course beneath it.
• As you continue, follow the pattern of lining a full shingle up against the next and nailing it into place. Follow the guideline you created to keep the shingles straight.
• Cut your last shingle on each row to size, repeating all the way to the ridge.
• Once you've reached the ridge, bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side.
• Do the same with the next shingle, continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge.
• Cut the last ridge shingle to the length you need, but be sure that no part of the roof is exposed.

INSTALLATION MATERIALS-

• Ladders
• Push brooms
• Trash cans
• Hammer
• Roofing nailers
• Staples guns
• Roof shingles
• Drip edge
• Roofing underlayment