Home > Video Channel > Installing Roof Shingles

Installing Roof Shingles

Bob reviews the varous elements of the roof, including the fascia, soffits and sheathing. The shingles are then applied in layers, adhearing to the row beneath. Flashing is also installed and discussed.
Get Adobe Flash Player to see this content.

Chapters from this episode

Clip Transcript For:

Installing Roof Shingles

  computer-generated transcript - may not be 100% accurate

" We just had our roof shingles delivered. We're using a standard single product that is kind of a slate green. I think it's gonna look quite good on the roof up here and before we put them up, why don't we take a closer look at the overhang, so that we understand the different elements. Alright, you can see that the rafter ends here. The rough ends have been cut horizontally, so that we can attach what's known as the soffit detail and there is a piece of 1 X 4 pine that's already primed and back-primed, then there's the vent itself and the extension right here. And then, on the vertical cut, we simply attach what's known as the fascia board 1 X 10 and we walk gingerly up here on the planking and on top of the fascia, we end up with our drip edge, and let's interrupt Larry over here. Larry, what are you getting started there?"

" Oh, we're starting put on ice and water shield down, so that we can set our roof shingle. I gotta tucked that there----"

" The ice and water shield or bitchathane product is---- I was thinking rubberized membrane that by putting shelf liner on, but you have to do it very carefully."

" So, we put it that way somewhat like that, alright? Don't go any further."

" And this is an important product to use in the [unk] especially."

" A starter course is simply a shingle has been ripped on the middle, so that she get---- you put it upside down and you get the adhesive all the way down at the bottom and then as you start adding layers of shingles here, making sure that you're---- you'd break the joints. The shingle cab itself will adhere to the one down below. Are you ready to shoot it?"

" Right, yup."

" Okay. Now, the interesting part of course is what you do at the joint of the wall?"

" Which is here, yeah?"

" What we do here, Bob, is we put 5 X 7 aluminum step flashing, which I've already put 2 pieces in and we bend them as we pull them out of our apron and we're packing [unk]. Sure, and the maintain thing is to overlap, so that there's no possibility of water backing up underneath them."

" That's correct. You'll never nail it on the roof, always on the side wall."

" Yeah."

" I have these shingles ready. Now, we're all gonna weave the shingle with step flashing, so that it can't go down the cheek wall here into the house."

" Exactly."

" You nail high near the hose."

" Alright, you bend them lengthwise."

" Yup, bend them like this. Overlap the other one. Nail high."

" Nail high and always on the side wall not underneath the [unk]"

" Oh, that's---- exactly."

" And now, this one is cut."

" Yup, and it's----"

" It's overlapping right on the tab line."

" And it's a weaving. Never nail below the top of the slot."

" Alright."

" And we take another step flashing."

" [unk]."

" He was gonna do that. Here you go."

" Now, we can get on here Bob and we can put another starter over our starter. Are you lined up?"

" Looks good, yeah."

" So the exposure to the weather is actually about 5 inches."

" It's 5 inches exactly."

 [-]


More Videos »Related Videos

Roof Flashing
Roof Flashing

Bob meets with Ed Weller and looks at the roof flashing details. Bob reviews the various pieces involved in flashing including the drip strip, fascia, felt and roofing nails.

Completing the Trim on the Oriel Windows
Completing the Trim on the Oriel Windows

The western red cedar decking is complete on one side of the house and Tim Berky, the general contractor, is completing trim on the oriel windows that face onto the deck. Berky begins by covering the existing board with MDO (medium density overlay) to create a new surface over the underboard, an ice and water barrier, and copper flashing installed to keep water away from the house. Berky then installs corner dressing to trim out the outside of the window base. At the top, he will apply two layers with casing and corner board that he nails into place with a nailgun.

Installing an ODL Tubular Skylight
Installing an ODL Tubular Skylight

Bob joins Charlie on the third floor of the Medford house where he's installing an ODL tubular skylight. It's a pretty simple do-it-yourself project. You just cut a hole in the roof and assemble the parts. So far Charlie has made the hole in the roof and installed the flange that sits on top of the roof. It's one piece so there is little chance of water coming through and there is no step flashing involved. Next he installs the reflective tubing through the flange and attaches the solar lens within an acrylic bubble that tops it. He then attaches the tubing that goes through the attic space and tapes the pieces together with reflective tape. The 14-inch diameter tubing is articulated so that it can bend a bit to adjust for framing elements that might be in the way. Charlie has already cut a plywood collar for the tubing which will screw onto the drywall. When the ceiling is plastered he'll finish the job - attaching the interior flange and the trim kit - creating the appearance of a light fixture - only without electricity.

Installing the French Doors
Installing the French Doors

Matt Alexander is getting ready to install the new Pella French doors. The rough opening is 72' x 82'. Originally there had been a window where the doors will be installed. Matt and Charlie cut it out, put in bigger studs, headed it off with 2 x 10s with a 3/4" sandwich. Bob points out the way Matt and Charlie maintain the plaster in good condition when cutting through a section of old lath and plaster. They take a length of strapping and use screws to firm it up right into the studwork to prevent the reciprocating saw from damaging it. Matt has used aluminum flashing at the base of the door installation to keep water from getting behind and rotting out the house when it runs down. The door comes with nailing fins that fold up at 90 degrees to the door. The installers will nail through the fins to attach the door behind the cladding. For waterproofing they apply a bead of sealant underneath the door at the sill and a bead behind the fin. The most important part of the installation is ensuring that the door is good and plumb so that it will swing properly.

Related Products & Services Showrooms

Columns, Pillars, Pilasters & Balustrades
Columns, Pillars, Pilasters & Balustrades

…Exterior Column Installation Season 14 Porch Columns Season 13 More about Chadsworth on BobVila.com Shingle Style Porch Rehab Season 11 Colonial Revival Column Bases Season 11 Load-bearing Columns Season 11 …

More Content »More Content

LP SmartStart Trim and Fascia
LP SmartStart Trim and Fascia

…installed on the Yonkers house. Instead of trimming the rafter ends with pine, the Habitat crew is using L-P's SmartStart Fascia and then finishing it off with SmartStart Trim. SmartSystem products replicate the appearance of solid wood with added performance…

Standing-Seam Shingle Roof
Standing-Seam Shingle Roof

…historical integrity of an existing building, ATAS' Standing Seam Shingle is an ideal roofing product. A traditional standing seam profile is available in 36" and 60" lengths, the shingle's four-way interlock design ensures weather-tightness…

Cedar Shingle Maintenance
Cedar Shingle Maintenance

Left untreated, they will weather to a natural gray, or they can be painted or stained. Cedar shakes and shingles are highly wind and hail resistant roofing choices, and when properly treated have excellent fire resistance.

Shingle Installation
Shingle Installation

When installing roof shingles, do not nail above the sealant strips or the mid-section of the shingle.

Browse Topics

Click on a letter to browse content by topic alphabetically.



About  | FAQ  | Contact  | Sitemap  | Privacy Policy  | Terms of Use  | Help

© BobVila.com 2009