Architectural shingle installation instructions

GAF architectural shingles are designed to be laid in an offset pattern. This is both more aesthetically pleasing and improves drainage. To get the best look, and for ease of installation, pre-cut the first shingle in each row from the bottom to the top of the roof. Measure shingles at recommended intervals (typically 6"). Roof Installation Manual. This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. It is only intended to be used by experienced professionals who follow proper safety and workmanship practices. If you need clarification or more information please contact one of our District Managers. metal or mineral surfaced roll roofing should be used at vertical surfaces such as chimneys, skylights, vents, walls, etc. All flashings should be sealed with asphalt plastic cement. Consult the Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual published by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) for details concerning specific old roofing prior to the installation. Nails must be long enough to penetrate a minimum of 19 mm (3/4") into solid wood deck or just through the plywood deck. Apply new shingles using butt-edge (nesting) application method where the top of the new shingle is nested against the bottom of the exposed portion of the old roofing shingle. Measuring The Roof. Measure the width and length of each section of the roof. Multiply the width and length measurements together to determine the area. Add the areas of each section together. Divide that number by 100 to get the correct number of squares. Lastly, multiply this number by 3 to determine how many bundles are needed. Gaf Architectural Shingles Installation Instructions. 3 bundles 1 bundle of 20 and 2 bundles of 22 when applied according to instructions will cover 984 square feet 914 square meters. Install Your Roof Shingles Work your way up and across to begin laying your courses. Gaf Royal Sovereign Charcoal Algae Resistant 3 Tab Roofing Shingles 33 33 Sq APPLIC ATION INSTRUCTIONS ASPHALT SHINGLES March 2016 SECTION 1 - GETTING READY FOR THE JOB 1.1 Tools and Materials 1.2 Storing Shingles 1.3 Safety Considerations For more information concerning the installation of Asphalt Shingles, please refer to CSA A123.51/52 NOTE : For further information refer to the Roofing Specification manual of Installing architectural shingles is the ultimate phase of a roofing job. It is important to lay a starter strip when you begin. This provides a waterproof backing, which stops the roof leaking. To make sure the fascia is protected, always lay the first shingle with a 1/8 inch overhang. Begin installation from the bottom left, working to the Install the ridge cap shingles along the roof peak. These run opposite the roof shingles and overlap the upper layer of shingles on each side of roof. On a sloped peak, work from the bottom to up. After that, nail down all the new shingles of your roof. Before you go down, check the results of what you have done. 2. Lay the edge of a roll of felt on the decking along the roof's lower edge. Roll the felt horizontally across the roof, and cut it with the utility knife at any obstruction, such as at a gable Start installing the architectural shingles from the lower left corner of the roof. Work your way from left to right, laying rows of shingles and then moving upwards. 3. Make sure that you mismatch the layups