How To Install Roof Shingles?

Check local building codes and permit requirements

Inspect the roof deck for damage and repair any weak or rotten sections

Remove old shingles, nails, and debris if reroofing

Install drip edge along the eaves

Apply underlayment across the roof deck

Install ice and water shield in valleys, eaves, and other required areas

Snap chalk lines to guide shingle rows

Start with starter shingles along the eaves

Install the first course of shingles over the starter strip

Nail shingles according to manufacturer instructions

Stagger each new row to offset joints

Cut shingles to fit valleys, ridges, and edges

Install flashing around chimneys, vents, skylights, and walls

Continue shingling up to the ridge

Install ridge cap shingles at the peak

Seal exposed nails and any required joints

Clean up debris and check for loose or misaligned shingles

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