Materials Needed To Replace A Shingle Roof

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Materials needed to replace a shingle roof.

320 nails will be needed to install a square of standard 3 tab shingles assuming four nails per shingle and 80 shingles per square. 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. Often use felt or tar paper. U se to insulate and protect the roof from the damage of outside forces.

Keep in mind that a drip edge will be needed to protect the edge of the roof from rot vents and other materials such as flashing or caulk. Hammer or roofing nailer. Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters.

Make minor repairs on the roof if it is in good condition. Use it to remove the existing roof shingles. A flat head shovel makes the job go faster. High wind areas and other types of shingles may need more.

If not replace bad wood with new plywood sheathing or 1 x 6 sheathing boards whichever is applicable to your type of roof. The layer between the shingles and the roof itself. Can make your own ridge cap shingles out of these.