How To Install 3 Tab Shingles On A Roof

Measure your roof so you can be sure you buy the right amount of shingles.

How to install 3 tab shingles on a roof.

When you reach the end of a row cut the last. Before you go out and purchase your 3 tab shingles you will first need to figure out how many of them you will need. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2. They are typically 36 inches long in total.

Video 10 install roof sheathing. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material. Architectural shingles are another option and are installed the same way as 3 tab shingles but give your roof more of a 3 d effect due to their varied shapes. Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long.

You will simply need to add up the total square footage of your roof and divide it by 100. Some roofers install shingles so the cutout lines describe a slight angle as you look from the bottom to the top of the roof. Video 13 installing 3 tab roofing shingles. Video 15 installing exterior trim.

Cut your starter course shingles if necessary. Each tab is 12 inches. Then begin nailing the shingles to the roof working in rows and starting at the edge of the roof. 3 tab shingles are the most common type of shingle.

One square package is equal to 100 square feet of roof. Video 14 how to install an entrance door. Video 9 build install soffit ladders. However most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned so they make straight vertical.