How to Install Asphalt Shingles Properly

A quick, comprehensive explanation of how to shingle a roof

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Required Tools for this Project

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    • Chalk line
    • Stapler
    • Straightedge
    • Utility knife
    • Tin snips

Required Materials for this Project

Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.

    • #15 Felt underlayment
    • Self-adhesive waterproof underlayment (“ice and water shield”)
    • Drip edge
    • Asphalt shingles
    • Roofing nails
    • Staples

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