How to Properly Install Architectural Roofing Shingles

Welcome and in this video I will show you my way of roofing with architectural shingles for the do it yourself people who want to cut cost and save money.

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[hadiplumley]

That's crazy I have been doing roofing for 20 years never knew the direction's were on the package 😂😂😂 that would have definitely helped speed up the learning process

[jwb]

You can mark out the 2nd through 6th course cut off measurements (OC shingles: 6.5", 13", etc.) on a scrap piece of plywood/board (measured from the left factory edge) using a Sharpie marker. Then all you have to do is line up each piece of shingle and mark where you need to cut with a knife. This way you don't have to use a measuring tape each time you make a cut and you will find the measurements/cuts will be more consistent. It will take less time also.

[davidgagnon]

Great video. I'm gathering information for a garage re-roof I'm about to do. I'm going to snap chalklines so I keep the courses straight. Thanks!

[davidbrakefield]

Different people have their own way of laying out the roof. As long as you dont have leaks or blow offs who is to say your wrong.

[FingerJam]

Going to be doing my own roof. Did roofing in my younger days. Only have one small valley. The shingles will be about $1, 500. Not paying someone 10k to do it.

[rmguest]

Hey, Jim! Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. I noticed that the directions on the Owens Corning package says that the first cut made is 6 1/2" instead of 6". Any particular reason that you chose 6" ? Was it to save material perhaps? Thanks again!

[MikeStClair-wf]

What is the purpose of staggering the shingle, (6.5, 13, 19.5, etc) Is it for the appearance of the roof

[hellomcfly]

Great video love the music 🎶 very informative thank you sir 😊

[togamac]

The last roof I did was on my first house in 1973 with 3-tab shingles, of course. I came here to find out if laying the first course is the same, i.e., a row of reversed shingles. You let me down, Jim!

[upsmann]

The color on the plywood is because it was the top sheet in a stack, they paint the edges on all four sides a color pertaining to the thickness (blue is usually 1/2"), the entire top sheet caught a lot of overspray.

[maddierosemusic]

Why not leave the left factory edge intact and just cut on the right? Ends up being the same anyway.

[colleenoloughlin]

At 1:49 you say you use the nail and cap because you didn't know how long it would take to get it roofed. Would you leave the roof exposed to the elements at this point or cover with a tarp?

[KidFreshie]

Score shingles on the underside, bend, then snap. Trying to cut all the way through from the top is a fool's game.

[phillyphilly]

Why are shingles installed in a step up formation? I never understood that.

[tombstone]

I just use my knife length for measuring. .no need for measuring tape...

[laverndecker]

I thought the packaging kept it all at 6, that way less confusing

[thegara]

based on your terrain you look like you're in wyoming lol or there abouts

[goldseekersadventures]

You totally confuse me with this puzzle

[mikee]

I know I'm not a roofer, but WHY do you need to stagger shingles like that