Bottom Of Roof

However make sure that you do not nail into the tar strip.

Bottom of roof.

Lay a starting row at the bottom of the roof along the edge. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. A flat roof has a slope of 2 in 12 or less. Also place a nail 2 inches from each end of the shingle in line with the other.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. This is also known as the barn roof as this style is often used on barns. That is the roof s rise.

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Place nails in the three tab shingles about 3 4 inch 1 8 centimeters above the cutouts near where the tab meets the upper part of the shingle. This is a flat roof style with a greater slope and is most common on sheds porches and home additions. Place the first screw about 7 inches from the bottom and each subsequent screw about 18 to 24 inches apart along the vertical run.

The run always remains constant at 12 inches. A low slope roof is anywhere from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12. There are two main categories of roofing. It is attached directly to the decking along the bottom of the roof slope and above the underlay on the sides of the roof.

While not required by the code it is recommended by roofers and manufacturers. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. Roof slope style.

This roof style maximizes the amount of usable space in the attic or top floor.