How Do Roof Shingles Work

Install the self stick underlayment.

How do roof shingles work.

Keep reading to learn more. How do asphalt shingles work. Doing it properly will keep you without problems for 20 or 40 years. 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.

Install the drip edge. These pieces act as a weather proofing and protective barrier between your house and the elements helping keep water and cold temperatures out. Under your shingles are the trusses and joists that hold up your roof followed by roof decking. Keeping a solid roofing layer of shingles is an important way to avoid water damage and leaks.

Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Shingles protect sloping rooftops from the effects of rain snow and hail while providing an attractive crown for the house. Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing. 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.

Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof. Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

Strip off old shingles. The surface that holds everything together.