Fitting Roof Shingles

Hi richard i am just completing my clockhouse.

Fitting roof shingles.

Roof shingles hints and tips about insta. How to apply the iko rectangular shaped shingles. The shingles are fixed to the roof boards or insulation boards if you have chosen the roof insulation option with clout nails. Now that you have everything you need ready you can begin fitting your roof shingles.

You can also find more help here. Product information on ar. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. You will find some small diagrams on the packs themselves but using our knowledge of working with roof shingles we have gone into a bit more depth to try and help you.

Attach the shingle to the roof with two nails driven in near its top edge. Before you begin your own project however ensure that you refer to your specific manufacturer s guidelines. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Installing and fitting your shinlges is pretty straightforward.

This leaves room for the shingles to contract and expand. Armourshield mosaic roof shingle instructions. I ve insulated the roof with 50mm celotex and now need to fit the barge boards. In this article we ll be focusing on the installation process for one of our most popular roofing shingles.

Superglass roof shingle instructions. Here are the instructions for fitting the 2 most popular designs of felt roof shingles. Ensure the second shingle overhangs the edge of the roof by the same amount as the first shingle. First row starting at the bottom edge of the roof prepare a starter strip to go along the eaves by cutting the flaps shingles off the strip.

3 shingles make up each 1 metre shingle strip. On the roof sides the celotex and rough cut edge of the shingles along with the edge roof board are exposed the barge board in an l shape fits over this exposed edge. This movie shows you how to install iko superglass armourglass monarch on a roof. Roof shingles are the ideal roofing solution for sheds and garden houses offering a clean finish without compromising on durability or strength.

Put the next shingle about one eighth to one quarter of an inch away from the edge of the first shingle. Please see the instructions on the wrappers if available.