Form the drip edge either dressing into gutter.
Fitting bitumen roof shingles.
Also apply bituminous sealant adhesive to bind the shingles to the detail strip.
With your shingles square to the verge line nail them into place using 20mm large headed clout nails.
Separate shingles approximately 6mm apart.
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Step 8 the complete shingle roof.
Start with the eaves verges valley detailing sections cut lengths of bitumen roof shingle strip from the roll maximum 1m long cutting sufficient lengths to run the length.
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.
Secure your roof shingles at the verge.
Check that you have the right adhesive and fixings to apply the shingles ensure you have the right amount of detail strip make sure the area you re working on is fully safe before starting.
Each length of roof shingle strip needs to be overlapped.
You can use a sharp stanley knife to trim away any unwanted overhang at the verge.
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Or nailing to fascia at 5cm centres.
It is best to use timber roofing battens and counter battens with a membrane to allow adequate air flow if necessary.
Fix by nailing top edge of detail strip using 10mm galvanised clout nails.
Spend some time selecting the best face of the shingles and then nail a double starter course.
Repeat the application of the shingle strip for the full.
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.
Pull the drip edge down about a half inch from that line to create a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board.
Ensure the shingles are positioned square to the line of the eaves and verge.
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Position and unroll the detail strip square to the line of the eaves.
Using the chalk line snap a line between the two marks to get a straight edge.