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Professional Guidelines for Installing Asphalt Shingles for Your Home

For seasoned roofers, installing shingles is a regular process, but it can be scary for people with no recent roofing or home improvement experience. Here you find how to install asphalt shingles, visit now.<br>

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Professional Guidelines for Installing Asphalt Shingles for Your Home

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  1. PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES FOR INSTALLING ASPHALT SHINGLES FOR YOUR HOME

  2. Installing shingles is a routine task for expert roofers, but it may be daunting for those with no prior roofing or home renovation experience. Even if you possess construction expertise, roofing work is one area where you must be specific that you know what you're doing to secure your safety and property from the weather. Fortunately, we've got your back with our comprehensive guide on how to install asphalt shingles. However, it's still preferable to seek an experienced roof contractor in Long Beach for professional assistance and quality work.

  3. HOW TO INSTALL ASPHALT SHINGLES? Shingle installation takes more than simply the shingles themselves. You'll also need the supplies and tools listed below.

  4. • Hammer, chalk line, a roof shovel • Tarp, tool belt, safety harness, and line • A straight edge, knife, and broom • Rubber-soled footwear, gloves, eye-protection • A dumpster and hard hat TOOLS:

  5. Shingles • Drip edges • Felt paper and underlayment • 1¼ inch roofing nails • Roofing cement MATERIALS:

  6. HOW TO SHINGLE A ROOF WITH THESE FEW STEPS 1. Remove the existing roofing 2. Clean unnecessary debris 3. Inspect your roof deck: 4. Cleaning up

  7. 1. REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOFING: Remove your old shingles, nails, and underlayment before placing the new. The quickest method to perform this is using a roofing shovel, a specifically designed instrument that easily wedges under shingles and speeds up the operation. Be cautious around vulnerable places such as your siding and chimney, especially if you intend to reuse the flashing.

  8. You may need to use a hammer to remove difficult shingles. Inspect your roof for stray felt fasteners and nails since they must be removed before putting on the new shingles. Sweep any remaining debris off your roofing with a stiff-bristled broom. 2. CLEAN UNNECESSARY DEBRIS:

  9. 3. INSPECT YOUR ROOF DECK: Replacing your shingles is an excellent time to inspect your roof deck. Examine the area for indications of water damage, misalignment, warping, or damage. However, you'll have to interrupt the shingle installation to address any concerns that arise, but it's worthwhile for the future. Therefore, getting a periodic roof inspection from certified roofing companies in Pasadena is imperative to avoid unexpected repairs.

  10. 4. CLEANING UP: It’s time to clean the roof after hammering down the last shingle. If you follow the above-cited steps carefully and appropriately, installing the shingles will be hassle-free. However, if the roof isn’t installed correctly, you may need to call roof repair Downey experts to resolve roofing issues, like roof leaking.

  11. SOURCE: https://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/olympusroofers9-long-beach-ca/2022/9/How-To-Install-Asphalt-Shingles-/2314475

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