The following step-by-step instructions can make your shingle project easier. Take a few minutes to read the instructions carefully before starting, and you can save time, money and effort while completing a better job.
Tools and Materials Needed:
- Shingles
- Hammer
- Carpenter's Apron
- #15 Felt Roofing
- Ridge Shingles
- Asphalt Roofing Cement
- Copper or Aluminum Flashing Material
- Soft Soled Shoes
- Level
- Clean-up Cloth
- Roofing Nails
- Chalk Line
- #90 Mineral Surface Roofing
- Tin Snaps
- Ladder
- Work Gloves
- Safety Roope
- Hand Cleaner
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Place mineral-surfaced roofing material or aluminum flashing around the edge of a chimney before shingles are positioned. - On older roofs, you can use the old flashings for a pattern. On new roofs, use Fig. 9 as a guide for cutting the flashing.
- Fit the new flashing around the base of the chimney, then cement and nail it into place.
- Cut flashing strips into pieces measuring 7" x 10", then bend them in half to 7" x 5".
- Place these flashing strips against the chimney, seal the edge with roofing cement, and nail into place.
- Apply shingles up to the edge of the chimney, seal the edge with roofing cement, and nail the shingles near the edge of the flashings (Fig. 10).
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