How Do You Apply Asphalt Roof Shingles?
Asphalt shingles are designed to last about 20 years, but they won’t last forever. You will eventually need a new roof or some roof repairs. Applying asphalt shingles to a roof is hard work but it can be done, even by someone without experience. The key is to prepare and have good instructions for applying asphalt roof shingles. Make of list what you’ll need. Measure the length and width of your roof. Multiply that number to get the square feet and divide by 100 to determine the amount of shingles needed. Buy 10 percent more than you’ll need. Shingles are sold by the square and you’ll need about 2 1/2 pounds of roofing nails per square. Repair any problems with the roof’s structure. Use a pry bar to pull up loose nails and shingles. Put asphalt roofing cement on the back of new shingles, put them on the roof and nail into place. If there are more than three layers of shingles already on your roof they will all need to be removed. Shingle valleys where two sections of roof join at an an
