How to use a roofing nailer like a pro.
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Start at the bottom of your roof and roll the roofing all the way to the top of your roof.
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For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown.
Protect your eyes you ll be shooting nails after all.
You can usually feel sheathing nails which are driven into rafters through the underlayment attach a jack by driving two 16d nails never roofing nails into a rafter.
If you are putting a layer of asphalt shingles over an existing layer of asphalt shingles on to a 3 4 inch deck or a plank deck then you should be using 1 1 2 inch nails.
Lay the felt over your roof and attach it with cap nails.
The base layer will need to be attached with nails to assure longevity of your roll roofing system.
The nails themselves should be in uniform rolls spaced six to eight inches apart from each other on either side and top to bottom.
Safety first we say it all the time but it bears repeating.
Step 4 set the first layer.
Make sure there is a two inch space between the edge of the roll and the first nail.
Working with a helper expect to spend half a day installing flashings and roll roofing for a 700 square foot roof with modest complications.
If your decking is less than 3 4 inch then a 1 1 2 inch nail will suffice.
Roof jacks provide a stable surface to work increasing safety and making it easier to apply roofing.
For a flat or nearly flat roof use double coverage although a torch down modified bitumen or epdm roof is a better solution.
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Ideally locate a rafter below the sheathing.
The nails should be inserted every 6 inches across the felt.