Capping A Wood Shingle Roof

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Capping a wood shingle roof.

Positioning of the cap. The shingles at the peak of your roof are commonly called cap shingles. Utility ladder that will extend at least four foot above the eaves. Lay down a layer of shingles with a second layer over the top until the shingles meet at a single straight peak.

Make sure all shingles on each side are covered. You will need this equipment. Capping a roof is the last thing done during a roofing project. Cover the length of the cedar shingle roof peak that the new layers of shingles have made.

Ideally the top edge of the last shingle row is flush with the top edge. Installing a shingle roof cap is the most common way each roofing job is finished. Put in one 2 inch long nail back 6 inches from the edge of the cap shingle. Here s how to shingle the last row of a lean to roof.

Measure down 6 inches from the center of the roof ridge and chalk a line parallel with the ridge. If your shingles are standard three tab shingles the caps are made by cutting one shingle into three separate parts. If there is only a little space left then you re fine and don t have to lay another row yet. The cap must be positioned to minimize wind and weather damage after it has been nailed down.

Cover all of the nail heads with roofing cement. This nailing area is right where you see the dabs of black asphalt cement that are just above the tab knockouts. How to install a shingle roof cap. Butt the edge of the first cap shingle along this line.

Install your shingles to the top edge of your lean to roof. When you reach the peak either bring the ridge edges together with a ridge capping layer or cut regular shingles into 3 tabbed equal pieces and bend them so they fit on the roof peak. This is the last and most crucial step in every roofing job. A chicken ladder with all necessary equipment including hand rope hammer and tool pouch enough 30 pound felt or 8 inch metal flashing to cover the peak after removal.

How to cap an asphalt shingled roof preparing the peak.