How To Shingle A Roof Saddle

Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the rest of the roof.

How to shingle a roof saddle.

Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing. A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles. Line the gable studs on top of the house studs and leave room for a sheathing layer. The materials used for metal roof shingle roof coverings shall be naturally corrosion resistant or be made corrosion resistant in accordance with the standards and minimum thicknesses listed in table r905 10 3 2.

Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof. Saddles are typically installed on the high side of the chimney which is an area that is particularly susceptible to pooling water and piling snow. The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always. A saddle roof or saddle also commonly known as a cricket is an angled ridge that works to direct any rain or snow away from and around the chimney stack.

Repeat this on both sides of the roof. Place the second step flashing piece over the end shingle in the first course by positioning it 143 mm 5 5 8 above the bottom edge of the exposed asphalt shingle. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches. Once the ridge beam is solidly supported it can continue to where it intersects on the house roof surface.

Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. 2x8 sleepers should be nailed to the roof surface to pick up the ends of the rafters. Make sure that the tab of the shingle in the second course will cover it completely. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place.

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Dec 28 2013 article about framing a roof saddle or cricket to prevent water leaking where a roof meets a chimney. Metal roof shingle roof coverings shall comply with table r905 10 3 1. Secure the horizontal flange to the roof.