How To Shingle A Steep Pitch Roof

Step 3 replacing rotten plywood.

How to shingle a steep pitch roof.

The slope of the roof is known at the pitch. You can measure the roof slope on the bottom side of the roof deck at an easily accessible point such as the rake using a tape measure and simple geometry. You can still fall when. In this article the first of a number of articles in which i ll discuss common problems we find and the solutions we train on i ll look at a troublesome area that frequently gets overlooked.

You will need the right equipment to be safe while you work. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. The transition between a steep slope roof and a low slope roof. Determine your roof s pitch see this.

Alternatively there are smart phone apps that can help but shingle manufacturers distribute convenient pitch estimator cards which provide a quick way to ballpark the slope. Step 4 determining the amount of shingles. Invest in the right gear. How to reroof a steep pitched roof.

Scaffolding and rappelling gear will provide the safety you need. Training as well as overseeing the quality of work is largely my role. Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move. Roofing can be dangerous.

This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal.