Most asphalt shingles are 3 feet 91 4 centimeters in length.
Proper way to shingle a roof.
Iko recommends that roofing work be done by qualified professionals who know the best way to shingle a roof and have been fully trained in all aspects of roof.
Here are the basic steps to shingle a roof.
Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal.
Proper steps to shingle a house roof.
To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.
A solid watertight roof is absolutely essential to your home but the asphalt shingles that protect your roof from the elements don t last forever.
Step one in any roofing project is always safety first.
Measure the length of a shingle as it lies across the roof.
Do this on both sides of the roof.