Roofing - How to Install Asphalt Shingles - Getting Started Walkthrough

Installing asphalt roof shingles can be aggravating after some work is done and then the rows don't work out. This video focuses on laying 3-tab shingles on a 6" stagger. This way they can be racked straight up the roof. This should be done with lines, both
vertical and horizontal, so that there is no question as to where the shingle should be put. There is a cut in the shingles from the factory so you can actually do it without lines, but I have seen here they put 2 cuts in the shingles for this purpose. One cut is 6" and the other is at 5". The 5" pattern can also be used, but the keys will only line up every 7th course. Where the 6" pattern will line up every other course. Some say the 5" pattern is better because the water gets spread out better when it rains. I think they both have their advantages and it all depends on preference of whosever roof it is. I also think the roofs will last the same amount of time, and that is really the most important part. The installer may also have some say in it too. The shingles will ultimately get installed the same way, just the end look will be a little different.

Some of the other videos in the Mockup Series that may be helpful:

Roofing - Installing Tarpaper Felt - The Basics - Dry in of Mockup HD

Roofing - Dripedge Install Walkthrough

Asphalt Shingle Panel Layout Basics - Popping Lines

Asphalt Shingle Panel Layout - Vertical Lines for 3-tabs

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[gunther]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video . I can see the reason we have some leaks on the roof me an my brother in law did . which now i have to go back an redo, including wood that has got damaged .

[dougsherman]

Excellent video guys. Even the mundane tasks are helpful for us beginners. Thanks!

[paulj]

WOW.... I'm only 1m into the video and I just had to comment! You have your "battle gear" on. Very professional. I've been doing a home project and I find that when I dress properly I usually have the tools right when/where I need them.

[battlefieldforge]

thank you so much, this series of videos was exactly what i was looking for.

[stonebrooktaxbooks]

Thank you for recording your work. I had seen the other 6 course layering, and this seemed to make the guy move so much up and back down, and up, and back down. I was thinking of just the way you staggered them 6" every odd row. Thanks so much for helping us low income DIYer's. I calculated, if I can do this myself, I can save $4, 800 in labor!

[cup_and_cone]

Most 3-tab shingle manufacturers recommend continuing the starter strip up the side rakes for high wind conditions/extended warranty coverage. Have you ever had issues with manufacturers because you are not doing it? I know the roofing cement will help tremendously with wind lift, but there is an additional layer of toughness and protection added to the edge rakes by doing it (i.e. debris falling on edge).

[dominicjenkins]

Awesome detailed video! Do you have any videos on doing valleys with 3 tab shingles?

[mrcleanisin]

Great workmanship, but I would think it matters that you don't have to go back whether you are making money or for yourself. With all those large headed nails in the tarpaper, what do you do when you hit one when nailing on the shingles and it slips and damages the tarpaper?

[joewillis]

Great video, first one I've seen where they just don't turn the shingle upside down for the starter, cut the shingle to put the asphalt strip at the bottom for the starter.

[ivtec]

Great video I always nail 3 tabs like that here in ny is called wind nailing or lock nailing

[Bronzeback]

At 10:20 you didn't put the first starter shingle even with the roof, can you tell me why?

[peteb]

Great informative video, thanks!!....

[shawnkreider]

This helps a lot! Was your knife a hook edge?

[eamonaugustine]

They sell pre made starter strips for roofing .
Sometimes they are not wide enough .
So newer shingles are metric .
If you pre cut your shingle for both edges.
It will be easier for the install .
Can use a square for great cuts.
If u have a foam cushion or knee pads it will ne easier on yer back if not used to ROOFING !

[timpayne]

This is fantastic to see. Figuring out how to stagger tabs for my FL vacation house. Why did you adjust the pattern at ~19 minutes, and start placing vertically?

[timpage]

When you racking straight up like that you always cut the same amount all the way to the top correct?.

[Eastbaypisces]

What kind of nails u use for drip edge? Can you use same ones for Shingles?

[Sexybaby]

Does applying the nail directly into tar strip on shingle affect the adhesion any?

[justinearnest]

I have a question, why you did not put a starter strip on the sides ?

[timpage]

Stair stepping or tacking. 3 tab is better to rack..