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Shingle Installation: Starter Strips and Nailing

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What happens here

This step details shingle installation errors. First, the demonstrator shows that if a starter strip isn't installed at the eave, water can blow directly under the first course of shingles. Next, he highlights issues with nail placement: nails driven too low or too high. Nails placed too low are vulnerable to water blowing under them, while nails placed too high can cause shingles to detach under high winds. He uses a leaf blower to demonstrate how improperly secured shingles can blow off the roof.

Goal: Properly install shingle starter strips and ensure correct nail placement to prevent blow-offs and water intrusion.

Tools and materials

  • Leaf Blower Milwaukee — Demonstrating wind uplift on shingles
  • Nail Gun Ridgid — Nailing shingles
  • Shingle — Roof covering
  • Starter Strip — Provides a seal for the first course of shingles
  • Water Bottle — Demonstrating water intrusion

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ice and water protection or roofing felt and water gets under your shingles, it will seep in and damage your roof tiles. If starter tape is installed or if the nails are low, water can blow under your shingles. Or the nails are too high, a strong wind could blow these shingles away. Without a rafter or ridge beam, if loads are applied to your roof , it can cause your ridge to sag and your wall to bow.

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