Installing Shingles On Steep Roof

To start installing shingles line up aluminum drip edge flush with the edge of the roof and make a pencil line at the top on each end of the house.

Installing shingles on steep roof.

Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.

Pull the drip edge down about a half inch from that line to create a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. To install asphalt shingles start by installing underlayment and new flashing on the roof. Once you ve done that cut your shingles to size if they re not already. According to asphalt shingle installation where we cite best practices guide to residential construction wiley november 18 2005 asphalt shingles should not be installed on vertical walls.

Then begin nailing the shingles to the roof working in rows and starting at the edge of the roof. Special nailing and sealing requirements must be met when installing asphalt based roof shingles on very steep slopes such as a frame or mansard roofs.