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How do roof shingles work.
The surface that holds everything together.
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Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
These pieces act as a weather proofing and protective barrier between your house and the elements helping keep water and cold temperatures out.
The longest lasting roofing shingles on the market are considered laminated shingles that have a lifetime warranty and are either categorized as luxury shingles which can mimic slate or shakes or dimensional which have the standard architectural shingle look and pattern.
Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof.
Steep and dormer flashing.
Under your main layer of shingles there is also an underlayment.
Doing it properly will keep you without problems for 20 or 40 years.
Install the drip edge.
Under your shingles are the trusses and joists that hold up your roof followed by roof decking.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Strip off old shingles.
A strip of shingles go at the edge of the roof after the decking is installed and these shingles prevent water from entering at the edges.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak.
Install the self stick underlayment.