Asphalt Shingle Installation on a Steep Roof

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[@lesleysilva896]

THATS MY DAD ON THE THUMB NAIL🥳

[@terencemerritt]

Can he be my father in law, or me be his son in law? 😂

[@roggmann]

Cool (-:

[@rubenvarela4077]

Nice

[@jrchac4331]

Loser

[@redsresearch]

no its not

[@stbdtack]

Roofing is still hard work! I did this in my high school summers in the early 60s in hot, hot Florida. We carried many squares up ladders and nailed many, many when there were no pneumatic nail guns. We got it done with a lot of sweat and a lot of laughs.

[@mynefield]

I miss the golden days of essential craftsman when you guys would take the time to talk about the finer details such as how to do starter rows, pros and cons of the different techniques for the valleys, and the details that make the outcome great rather than just mediocre.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

This wasn’t even mediocre…. Bad install all around.

[@ritz0217]

@@chrisparmenter9582 yeah and those shingles look like they're one wind storm away from getting ripped off the roof.

[@theTealStory]

headwall metal? step flashing? ice and water shield? drip edge???? everytime i watch a roofing video i shake my head

[@mode1charlie170]

Thats a tough job humping 80 lb packages of shingles up a ladder in the rain working on a steep roof ….respect to these guys

[@molin2]

Had Tamko 25 year premium architectural shingles installed on home in 2009, by 2023 they had lost 30% of the mineral overlay and the roof has only 3-5 yrs of life left according to 3 roofers. Expect 15 to 17 years from a 25 year Tamko shingle.

[@thomasjohnson3793]

Yes you are right. Those shingles aren't very good. I would never install those myself on any of my clients or construction new construction.

[@keith_cancel]

@@thomasjohnson3793 Yea not a big fan of Tamko either. I would have chosen malarkey shingles, but this video is sponsored by Tamko. If I got shingles for free or reduced cost I would use them even if they may not last as long.

[@Bigfoot14000]

Interesting to see no apparent drip edge or rake edge flashing.

[@willamettehops]

I was wondering if that is optional these days, to save money?

[@chrisparmenter9582]

No attention to detail…. Oregon NEEDS perimeter flashing, and @williamettehops is in line…. All to save $200 on a roof when it’s gonna cost way more than that in damage from moisture.

[@NSResponder]

There's something very satisfying about seeing a professional crew get something done right. That house is progessing nicely, and I hope you enjoy it tremendously when you move in.

[@keith_cancel]

I know the video was sponsored by Tamko, but for Asphalt shingle I would recommend malarkey shingles.

[@AntonioGarcia-zg7nz]

Too bad this video wasn’t about shingle installation but an advertisement. I would’ve liked to hear about flashing details or trim details or order of installation in the products or special situations. SMH.

[@jamesspringer1540]

WELL SAID!!!

[@williammrdeza9445]

Thanks for the update on the house build, Nate. I was wondering when the roof was going to be covered and was looking forward to watching your contractors negotiate those steep pitches. Great job and great product review!

[@scottclarke4354]

I didn’t see any roof to wall flashings being installed. Is that not a thing out there?

[@dogfacedboyfrommars]

it rains there. step flashings had better be a thing.

[@kurtlanford1448]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@techpianist5671]

Roof looks top! I've been waiting for an update on your project for a long time. Thank you for the update. I've literally watched all of your projects and it's been the best that YT has to offer! Keep on doing the great content!

[@claytonhayes6708]

Drip edge? No?

[@keith_cancel]

Yea what the heck. Yet then I see W metal for a valley... Also not fan of Tamko although if I got free or cheap shingles from them probably would still use them. Also I am not seeing any step flashing or ice and water.

[@leerosenhan1952]

That’s a fine home, Nate. The fence is still looking good as well. That all must be very satisfying. Good work.

[@bobkat1663]

Love to see house building, great show. Really great look.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Nothing like roofing in the rain... Man, those guys did a great job! That must have been close to 20 square. That's a lot of bundles to hump, and architecturals to boot. Don't ever mess with a roofer!

[@waltermatthewberg]

That looks like a good roof and a good crew. I'd chalk layout on a roof that cut up but it looks like the underlayment was put on straight. With metal valleys I put a strip of painters tape over the center rib during install because the loose shingles will scratch the paint and rust holes can appear 20-30 years down the line. I'd kill for some more shinglers but we don't have many immigrants in Alaska so finding hard working young guys that do good work is difficult.

[@truthreigns7]

This is a great informative video, thank you.

[@z06doc86]

It is a beautiful roof.

[@mackfisher4487]

Nate going from a small house to a large house will be a happy shock to the family nice job.

[@NSResponder]

if you've got 160 MPH of wind on your house, shingle integrity is probably not your top concern. Lots of windows or doors would fail at that level of storm.

[@ADBBuild]

The whole roof might come off, but the shingles will still be attached to it. Lol

[@matthewhall5571]

Not anymore. The modern building codes require designing for a 105 mph wind load worst case for a certain amount of time.

[@royreynolds108]

To me, shingle color and shade are important to help control the temperature in the attic. Down here in the South (and NE Texas) is to use a lighter color. I used a dark color on my house in Michigan to gain heat from the sun to help melt the snow. I also like those valley strips. I laid paper down the valley, then the metal strip held down with nails against the strip sides so no nail went through the metal. All of the shingles extending out onto the valley strips were full-length for total strength.

[@christoskettenis880]

Hi Nate, we in Cyprus built our houses concrete-brick-and-mortar style and usually, we don't construct pitched roof systems. We instead have our house built with "terraces", flat rooftops where we place the solar water heaters, solar panels, water tanks and aircon compressors. The way we insulate the terrace is with asphalt "paper" quite similar to those shingles, which we adhere on the floor of the roof by melting it at the joints.

[@James.......]

That's a good looking roof.

[@robertmay4103]

Why no drip edge? Is that not used in the northwest? Always used in New England.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

It should be. We put it on every roof because of the rains we get. Any competent roofer does here. This is a gag to save $200 in metal. Now all the fascia will be taking the burden of all the water wicking back into it as well as OSB around the soffits soaking up the water like a sponge will expedite the rot.

[@michaelpayne8102]

Looks like you had a great crew installing, they were taking their time and getting the nails in were they needed to be vs trying to put down as many squares as they could in the least amount of time. Nice to see the shingle tech improving as well.

[@abprice30]

I just put a roof on a playhouse I’m building for my daughters. It was my first time and I had a great teacher, and I walked away with a new skill that can hopefully save me or a friend some money in the future

[@charlie7057]

Well done on video

[@MrElemonator]

Grand Roofing is a great KZbin channel for learning roofs and getting good info. Essential Craftsman family would get along with the Lumber Capital Log yard family 🖖🏻

[@jimbobf8017]

No drip edge? No step flashing?

[@kennethbarber438]

no step flashing at sides of dormers?

[@SunChips24]

Great video and commentary. You really do a great job which is no surprise as the son of such a great man.

[@rustyshackleford5060]

Keep up the good work!

[@floodo1]

Really nice editing

[@gregpaterson330]

Why no drip edge??

[@danielelse3914]

Glad to see the roofers using proper fall arresting gear. Mark of true professionalism.

[@chrishutton-gb8xd]

There is no metal edge installed? What's up with nailing patent with big gap on one end

[@chrisparmenter9582]

It is to keep every mail away from the next joint above it. It’s called a key way and there should never be a mail within 6-8” of a keyway. Water will travel laterally and find a nail that is too close and cause a leak. That’s about the only thing g these roofers did correctly.

[@dougdelane3642]

Getting a free roof from tamko lol Keep at it!!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Great looking roof. I'm a big fan of weathered wood (used it on lots of my houses) color. Interesting that I didn't see any step flashing on the dormers; is that something they leave to the siding guys?

[@pouet4608]

We are spoiled with all those videos, sir.

[@truthreigns7]

Great Music choices.

[@tristanconnolly5675]

Nice.

[@jontheroofer1968]

Great vid! SAE shingles haven’t been made since I think the late 80s. So they definitely aren’t 12 by 36 anymore! They’re all metric now. 😎 Dude with the crew cut is pro at nail placement!

[@michaelcarroll991]

Love your videos Nate. Wish we could get more of your videos than your dad.

[@RI-uv3lm]

Always great to see good craftsmanship. Now that this is out of the way, - the videos of this build have been few & far between - the viewer has little connect with what is going on; both with the house & the presenter - the spec house series was very good, with the right amount of detail & great, simple, honest presentation Even with the words ‘keep up the good work’; the delivery is mechanical & there is no connect. I watched the spec house series just to hear those words, in addition to great content, during Covid times All said, this series of videos, of this house, is uniformly below par & does not cut it!

[@CatsHaveCamerasInTheirEyes]

That high and tight + mustache combo breeds confidence

[@scottyelder8351]

This was awsome ! Prop's to the man hauling shingles on his head climbing a ladder that's elite lol . So satisfying watching really well drilled crew's work especially in the time lapse. Rain work is always that little bit more challenging but also rewarding. God bless all the hard working American Patriots with mercy and peace health and happiness Amen ✝️

[@EightWheelsRollin]

Nothing easy about that job. Pitch, weather, size...great crew!

[@BWIL2515]

I thought the same thing about overhanging the shingles im sure that bottom of the shingles that strip of tar tamko is saying its enough to stop water penetration?

[@michaeldalton8374]

I do not understand why anyone would do that for a living. I’ve roofed 9 houses over the years. All I ever felt when done was “Thank God THAT IS OVER.”

[@JeanRoi]

Someone have to do it. Or AI could always do it

[@thomasjohnson3793]

Sixty-two years old, and I own my own roofing company. I have one employee, still putting roofs on and still doing tear offs and complete roof applications. And if you had any idea how much money people pay for a Rooing You really must be And good health and condition to be a roofer. I'm a 155 pounds. And I can get around like you would not believe. So it is a good career. I don't think i'd change it.

[@DavidtheSwarfer]

Around here most roofs are sheeted with corrugated iron. A much noisier nailing process though there is a big move to screws

[@robstephens]

No step flashing on the dormers?

[@rjcontra]

WE QUIT USING TAMKO 10 YEARS AGO...they have the worst warranty for the home owner and the contractor. We went to Owens Corning...best warranty for the homeowner and the contractor. Been roofing homes for the past 45 years.

[@AustinHansen]

Well said. I cringe when I show up to a job site and see Tamko. They’re paper thin!

[@Hoaxer51]

I always liked Certain-Teed shingles also. They were always true for length and width and lasted as well as any others.

[@user-yi5nu4gw2s]

Can someone explain the nail spacing. 3 or 4 nails on the left side then 1 on the right? Should they not be spaced evenly along the shingle?

[@chrisparmenter9582]

@@user-yi5nu4gw2sit’s to keep nails out of the keyway…. No nail should be within 6” of a joint between shingles. Will travel and cause a leak if the nail is too close.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

OC sucks here. Doesn’t last 10 years. Malarkey has the best sho for on the market. Product and warranty, as well as a warranty match system. You can choose any manufacturers warranty on any comparable shingle to malarkey and they will honor those warranty specs.

[@terencemerritt]

Is this the same type shingle that studhack just put on their garage?

[@sirjonaz]

Is it ok to install a roof during the winter and rainy conditions, as shown in this video? I'm thinking of waiting till the summer to do mine.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

It’s all about uv strength to adhere shingles. Roofs are waterproof, not water tight. They are supposed to allow evaporation so that water will be gone in a day or two with 40 degree temps.

[@bhami]

Looks great. I love the long ridge-top vents. Why does it seem like those vents are largely being replaced by the ugly square box vents in recent years (at least here in Salt Lake City)?

[@user-gv5kz7nw7h]

I roofed a $1 million house I told the owner that was a bad product, he said, put it on there anyway later on he told me he had 18 inches of snow in his attic

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Look I get you had to make this bc they gave you these shingle but damn this felt like a gigantic shill video more that it did EC.

[@chrish3e]

I dig that color and architecture, little less sure about those edges and alignment, it seems very reliant on the carpentry. Anyway it still looks great, keep up the good work.

[@michaelc.fischer2439]

FYI: if your roofing contractors installed starter shingles up the valley, and run the corner of the roof shingle to the edge of the starter shingle, they wouldn’t have to cut the valley in. Leaving a very professional finish. Great video. Thanks. 🇺🇸 12:57

[@alanm2842]

i have seen that done. does that method meet manufacture standards. does it void the warranty?

[@AustinHansen]

We call that a “California valley” in the business. A lot of us consider it lazy and it doesn’t look as good (in my opinion) as chalking a straight line does.

[@jimbobf8017]

On east coast we call that a replaceable valley.

[@user-gv5kz7nw7h]

That would be like having a one layer car tire in Iowa we also call it California cut, I lace all my valleys, = five layers thick I do like to see the old-fashioned metal valleys , I think that’s why we put on metal roofs these days more often, drive-by some old abandoned houses look what’s up on the roof.

[@truthreigns7]

8:53 - 11:53 you greatly explained the shingle. However what are the square shaped groves on the front side of the shingles?

[@tempesttube]

It just simulates the look of classic 3 tab shingles.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

It is painful to hear anyone say something nice about Tamko shingles. I chose them for my home and when they failed to seal down and flapped with any wind over 10 mph I called the rep to take a look. He was a factory guy and said there was nothing wrong with the shingles and offered me one bundle to replace the few he notice that "might be loose." I ended up replacing them all on my own expense and have NEVER nor will I ever suggest them to anyone. I have been in the building trades for nearly 50 years and I have never been treated so badly.

[@jonathanfrain1803]

What season were they installed in?

[@fadetounforgiven]

10:23 Nate: "They [our installers] are going above and beyond" Me: "Well, they're installing shingles on your roof, they kind of have to..." Joking aside, I think that, as you more or less said, the success of using shingles in the US has to do with the availability of the materials. This subject has been talked about in this channel before when it came to why the use of wood instead of brick and mortar. I think that if your houses are not built with bricks because it's scarce and therefore relatively expensive, then your roofs won't be built with tile for the very same reason. Here in most of Spain we use tiles, which may have a few different shapes, even some variations in colors. In the North, mainly in the Northwest as there are a few quarrys here, we also use slate which, from a distance, may look relatively similar to shingles. I've never seen a shingle roof here in Spain, in fact I've only seen them in a couple of "big box stores" very recently and, to be honest, I didn't see myself willing to install them if I ever build my own house. Yes, I'm also "biased" in a way, and shingles may have their advantages but tiles here are absolutely tested and, to be honest, I don't think whatever shingles are sold here have much to do with those over there in terms of quality and technology.

[@bcbloc02]

Shingle uplift in wind is the most common failure I see. They must have some darn good glue for 160mph!

[@kirkyorg7654]

cool

[@dremwolf5419]

I've always wondered about putting shingles down on a wet underlayment. Seems to me there could be a mold issue with that trapped water?

[@nathang.1561]

all moisture from the building phase of a home goes should go away quickly enough to never cause an issue, no matter how much it rains during building, but the roof is especially a non issue because a roof gets so much hotter than the ambient temperature. the water leaves the roof in the form of heat driven vapor. if there's ever a moisture issue inside the guts of your house that supports ongoing mold, something else is wrong

[@dremwolf5419]

@@nathang.1561 Thanks for the answer.

[@EngineersHomestead]

They seem to be same as Owen Corning Duration shingle except the nail reinforcement strip is on the back rather than front.

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

1:03 why you don’t use ceramic tiles or concrete tiles?

[@chrisparmenter9582]

Tile harbors moisture…. Oregon is nothing but moisture.

[@richwallace4632]

FYI, you might have trimmed the house first so you could have sprayed the trim without the worry of getting over spray on the shingles? Beautiful job.

[@richos2591]

You say its affordable but your not paying for it.

[@davidn4622]

I like the shingle. Is it a 30 year shingle?? I didn't see or hear anything on that. You roof will rot at the bottom corner of all your Gabbles and trim in 20 years. Because you did not put metal edging. Always run the underlayment long and place metal over the underlayment.

[@RealRonSwanson]

Holy crap, Nate. That's one hell of a roof! That's gotta be $50K when it's time to redo it. By then, with inflation, it'll be $75K!

[@benjaminkestner]

Im pretty sure your not supposed to lay shingles in the rain doesnt it trap moisture between the roof wrap and the shingles ?

[@olallaeddy]

My roof was installed in 93 and I live in the woods in the PNW. The shingles still haven't bonded to one another. No sun here just moss. No leaks but trying to get it replaced and no luck getting an estimator out. One company said over 40k last year. Its less than 30 squares. Im almost 70 and might have to do it my selft. The attached garage is 20x26 and 12 and 12. The rest is 8 and 12.

[@willamettehops]

Better off with a metal roof around here.

[@bngr_bngr]

How about a video on repairing shingles.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

Using Tamko shingles will guarantee you'll get the content you want in a few years.

[@samfeldman1508]

Is it all architectural? Anybody still make 3 tab?

[@danbishop4037]

Asphalt shingles are still a sub par product compared to what’s out there today. It’ll still need to be replaced in Nathan’s lifetime. This was just an add for the company. Especially because lumber yards don’t stock this in or close to Roseburg. Metal roof with hidden fasteners would have been the way to go. More up front cost but pretty much actual lifetime product. But free is even better than cheap one would suppose.

[@bobmanns3623]

No drip edge on the house? Maybe thats just a New York thing.

[@PhotonFlightTeam]

brought a great smile here, Nate. good to have you host today. I literally have a letter on my laptop to send to Roseburg, suggesting that you could hold down the fort very well......should an 18 month parental hiatus be in the cards one day......

[@jacktolmachoff7547]

new lens ??

[@Aaron-ck5gk]

Don't these "professional roofers" know that code in Oregon requires a drip edge? The "professional roofers" also used staples on synthetic underlayment, also not correct... It's amazing to me how many roofing outfits either don't know, or don't care, about correct installation methods.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

There is no enforceable code here. Roofing doesn’t get inspected, but these roofers keep people like you and me in business… that underlayment has been leaking since day one and all the perimeter will be rotten in 5-10 years…. If the shingles haven’t blown off yet🤣

[@weeniewawa]

They actually mix asphalt with a fireproof material like limestone which make them lass prone to burning.

[@truthreigns7]

Man when you first started talking I could hear your dad's voice but i saw you. That is amazing.

[@tommylawler5286]

Sorry but if the master crafts man himself is not on this channel forget about it. 😊

[@Bluenoser613]

Does it ever stop raining on your site? Geeze!

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Which saps , leaves , mold will combine to destroy THIS HERE SHINGLE...?

[@edjay395]

Why weren't they delivered on the roof?

[@bmck-ss3zb]

Because they were free

[@raystraining3206]

160mph is Miami Dade approved.

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

2:15 they add some fabric fibers… and that makes them stronger. But what you are failing to observe is… these are not as tough as you think. Some 1”-2” hail…. Will damage them pretty bad!

[@bushratbeachbum]

Jeepers. Whereabouts do you get 25 to 50mm balls of hail regularly enough to be a concern ??!!!! Sounds pretty intense!!

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

@@bushratbeachbum well if you look at last year depending where you have your house it was hail the size of softball and yes 1-2” was a lot of it on the east central US! Way more than in previous years…

[@SephYuyX]

After watching Stud Pack's most recent roofing video using synthetic underlayment AND shingles.. these crappy asphalt shingles are so laughable.

[@bhami]

Indeed. For a fascinating grit-free synthetic alternative to asphalt shingles, with asphalt-like installation, see the latest Stud Pack video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHqri5aihJdjl8k. p.s. Speaking of father-son teams, one of these years Scott and Nate really should get together with Paul and Jordan! (Matt Risinger has been on Stud Pack as well as on Essential Craftsman, if they need an introduction.)

[@Visionstelevision-wu1lu]

Why not use metal sheet roofing

[@gregcollins3404]

They need a laddervator....

[@truckdrivinmilanr]

Drain the water out of the air compressor

[@smartgorilla]

i love it but not on my roof in th uk. shed life isnt for me.....10yrs later leaks after all the rain

[@6by6by6]

Have fun trying to keep the moss from growing and ruining the roof long before the expected perfect conditions warranty period expires.. Steel is the cheapest roof you’ll ever put on a home you plan on living in for decades.. Cheap 3tab is cheap every 10yrs 😂

[@JohnnyUmphress]

I will never go back to asphalt shingles again. Metal is far better. In fact, I recently replaced my roof with metal and my insurance company reduced my premium by nearly $200 a year. And I have a 40 year roof out of it.

[@woodrowwilliams1812]

Roof won’t last decades if a significant hail storm shows up.

[@bobseashols517]

Looks good, but I would still much rather have metal roofing.

[@matthewsteadman5740]

How no drip edge