Measure the length of a shingle as it lies across the roof.
Proper way to shingle a roof.
Proper steps to shingle a house roof.
Working at heights on a roof presents fall hazard risks and other safety concerns.
Here are the basic steps to shingle a roof.
Most asphalt shingles are 3 feet 91 4 centimeters in length.
Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal.
To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.
This will help determine how the shingles will lay on the roof width.
Do this on both sides of the roof.
Step one in any roofing project is always safety first.