How To Install Shingles #1 Plan & Prepare

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[@martytruelove5026]

This is the ONLY guy to get your advice from,this is the only time you should listen to me as well,Good Luck.

[@Chameshi]

Thanks for this video series! I'm only doing a shed roof, but it's been helpful :) Timestamps for reference: 0:38 Roof area 1:19 Bundles of shingles needed, 10% extra 2:42 Starter shingles and ridge caps 3:28 Drip edge flashing 5:40 Underlayment & roofing felt 6:44 Nails 6:56 Shingle delivery service 8:09 Tools: nailing, hammer, knife (straight, hook), stapler, framing square, chalk line, caulk gun for roofing cement 9:30 Safety

[@blackmanops3749]

Get extra so you have some for repairs down the road, but mostly so the color is consistent. To ensure consistent color, there are color/date codes printed on the bundle wrapping. Make sure they are consistent. Even a small shade difference can be easily seen on a large unbroken surface.

[@jamesmckelvey8393]

Practical, down-to-earth and detailed enough to make the job look possible for a DIYer. Thank you for dedicating the extra time on the job to making these educational materials.

[@rodwhite9737]

Hey Shannon, on the point of lanyards while roofing, in December, I took on a job installing a TARP with strapping on top to hold down the tarp. We DID NOT have any fall protection in place. It was addressed a few times but yet it still was not put in place. Lo and behold we got up there anyway. Can you see where this is going? Anyway, it just so happens as I was about to screw down the last bit of strapping the drill ran out of power. So I went down the ladder to get the other battery and replace the drained one. When I went back up I still had snow on my boots. When I got to the edge to resume my work, I slipped off about 22 feet. I fractured 3 vertebrae in my neck, 2 in my back, and also fractured my sternum. It just so happens that it was supposed to be a quick cash job, for a temporary fix. As of today, I am not yet cleared to go back to work. Anyway the moral of the story is(for anybody that is reading this-and I can't stress it enough)don't be stupid like us: meaning me, because nobody will help you when you need it. Not the doctors, the government, or sometimes family. Sorry for the book I just wrote, but I had to put that out there. WORK SAFE PEOPLE.

[@pbrown6097]

The Video camera was great, no jiggles or shakes, and the camera was located in just one or two locations. The Audio was perfect for your voice range. (I'm hard of hearing but as a Midwest southern Illinois person I heard and understood every word).You also took your time when speaking. Excellent!!! Thank You for your time and EFFORT!!

[@eternalnate]

Thank you! I am not a career roofer but am working with a crew that just don't get things done. With these videos I'll do all the dang work myself.

[@HouseImprovements]

good luck

[@CrazyTheySaid]

VERY helpful! You answered some of the questions I had and also solved some issues I hadn't even thought of!

[@sergest-amand1164]

Also you might want to buy all the shingles you need for your project b4 taking off the old ones... I'm in a rural area, had 1 side of the roof to do and... couldn't find the same color! Couldn't wait for the time needed for delivery, so had to switch to the closest color product... It's a small modest house but still:))

[@victorkairys4516]

Thank you very much for the video. I'm waiting for the spring to start my house roof. All the best from Lithuania.

[@MrDeman40]

After hearing and seeing a contractor's cost , I think I might have my project to do on my next holidays . I will be watching and re-watching many of your roofing help videos . Looking forward to them all

[@21N42Photo]

MrDeman40 how did it go? Any tips you want to share?

[@MarriageandtheSingleLady]

@@21N42Photo Yes, good question.

[@joseESSJ]

@@21N42Photo get a contractor lol

[@aftermx]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. A+.

[@marcopagan3179]

Thanks a lot for the videos, for me very helpful. Appreciate your videos. Thanks again for taking the time for the info.

[@rayschrijvers9249]

About to build a garage package... your videos are a great resource.

[@cadewey6181]

Having seen Houseinprovments #2, & #3, I thank you for your clear and complete guidance. It does sound a bit like Red Green, so in closing: Keep your Bostitch on the Ice Damn & thanks.

[@forestcitybrickwork3095]

this guy knows how too roof .very good guy

[@PatioJ]

Hi Shannon. i just wanted to say thanks. Your videos taught how to make a roof and now shingle it. But i’m still fixing my mistakes. Hopefully tomorrow my shed will be complete. Thanks again.

[@HouseImprovements]

I'm so glad!

[@kevincarlson3278]

Hey Shannon, Thank you for your videos. They have been a great resource to me. I would live to see a video on installing a metal roof.

[@kevincarlson3278]

Love*

[@johndoudna7055]

Great tips. Looking forward to viewing the rest. Thanks.

[@HouseImprovements]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

Excellent thank you for the videos!

[@bmr4106]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@mikemckenzie3634]

Great video. Thank you.

[@rafaellimon9921]

You're the NUMBER ONE .....YOU'RE THE BEST CONTRACTOR IN THE USA.

[@juanmora259]

Muchas gracias por tus videos este fin de semana hice mi primer roofing y gane mucho dinero muchas gracias

[@mikekishbaugh517]

Thanks, great advice.

[@tnguyen6435]

Thanks. Love your video.

[@JeffersonPapers]

Outstanding

[@herrehhh4628]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@bryk401]

hi Shannon ur videos are great what ur preference for roof venting whirly bird or just a regular roof vent

[@oneundecided]

Thank you for this video, I live in Canada, Toronto and I have to do my roof again after 18 years. The contractor was using the IKO shingles on my roof and I was told that the product has 25 years of warranty, however, the shingles on the sunny side started to fall apart already after 18 years. I have contacted IKO and they are offering me the warranty reimbursement ONLY if I use their shingles again. My question is what is the normal lifespan for the shingles in general? How good these IKO shingles in comparison to the other brands?

[@fixandfoodgman6987]

Thks

[@stoneyswolf]

I looked into renting air nailers. For the cost I decided to buy two quality ones. Figure I can sell them later only used for one roof job they should sell easy. Getting some cordless tools also I can use them at work my snap on cordless tools are ready for replacement. I looked into renting a lift ladder but it's $150 a day I'm thinking four weekends to get the job done hopefully faster. So at four weekends I can almost buy a lift ladder but I'm not sure how easy I can unload it after I'm done.

[@TheRealTonyCastillo]

I don't recall you mentioning anything about valley tin or other valley options or ice shield use in a valley, I hope you go in depth on the different types of valleys there are and what ones are better to use in future videos.

[@HouseImprovements]

+Tony Castillo There is more info in the vally video but it does not air until june 2/16

[@stevesuykens5872]

Thanks!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank you Steve!

[@jpdst29]

How do I make sure I don’t have slivers at the end of the row with my shingles? Should I lay out a row first before I nail them down to make sure?

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

Thanks for the advice Shannon. I'm seeing new homes with metal shingles these days, is that a good idea?

[@HouseImprovements]

+Allan Omar I do not see why not, should last for years

[@leecabell3375]

Great info. Maybe one thing to add is to discuss temperatures. When is it too cold or too hot to install?

[@HouseImprovements]

Well my rule of thumb is 0ver 30C (85F) and under -10C (14F)

[@bryanhurlburt3236]

Awesome series, young guy looking to get into roof installations. Any tips on how you got started in the business?

[@carlsmith4767]

Don't listen to this guy that's for damn sure. Or just don't follow anyone on youtube. All States and city are different.

[@kylewheeler4947]

Can you create a video regarding how to properly secure a safety harness to the roof while roofing?

[@HouseImprovements]

There are roof brackets designed and sold for that purpose and they should have instructions included.

[@jakeflo4215]

Is the nail sticking under the ceiling, I am trying to do this on my patio roof and I don’t what to do to avoid the nail being shown under the ceiling? Any suggestion?

[@MEAxDrPepper]

Something as simple as getting your supplier to deliver the shingles to the roof can go a long way. Once we bought a bunch of good quality bundles for cheaper price than it usually is, but we had to carry up all of it with a ladder. +30c that day and we were just miserable through that whole job. First and last time we got cheaper roof shingles lol

[@HouseImprovements]

lesson learned

[@FishFind3000]

I guess the delivery fee was build into the price.

[@Ezq95]

I started to replace my 16x16 gazebo and I already removed the old shingles and every nail from the roof. I will be using 3 squares of Owens Corning shingles and Hydra dry synthetic underlayment by Marco Industries. My question is can I double lay it?

[@HouseImprovements]

likely, check with the manufacture to see for sure.

[@Maxid1]

Pay attention to the nail length recommendation. it's really upsetting when a hard wind blows your new shingles off the roof.

[@HouseImprovements]

+Maxid1 Great point

[@bogusienombre355]

Great vid. Can you tell me how to determine nail size, length etc. I have 3/4 inch decking , asphalt 25 yr shingles. North winds hit with rain and hail is common. Thank you.

[@stephaniebeaton3939]

Would be great if the other videos mentioned in this video had links in the description. Sorry I'm too lazy to search! Also might not find the right ones.

[@HouseImprovements]

I will place the links in there. Thanks.

[@SF80CAMARO]

Vinyl sided my garage thx for your help...what's your opinion on roofing shigles vs metal. ...In Winnipeg ....thanks again Shannon.

[@HouseImprovements]

+Scott F On a garage I see no problem using metal. I would still sheet the roof and house wrap but you could just use straps and house wrap over that if you wanted. The wrap directs any condensation to the edge of the roof so it is not dripping into your attic insulation

[@hjander]

Great

[@kaitlynwood2651]

mr. shannon would like to know what the temperature needs to be to install arcitechturial shingles thanks skeeter

[@HouseImprovements]

they can be done at colder temps like -10C (20F) if you need to. Just tougher to cut. Check with your manufactures u=instructions or website to be sure.

[@peterdesmond2047]

For operating a single air roofing gun, what size compressor would you reccomend?

[@seanm3226]

Take a look at DeWalt’s and Milwaukee’s battery powered nail guns. No compressor needed. Especially if it’s more of a DIY project.

[@GalaXy808]

very clear video,is it 4k? now

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for watching.

[@bihlover80s33]

Mr. Shannon, I am very often visiting your videos when I need some help. I think I saw your video about roofing. I am here this early morning to ask you a question since you are contractor. I have plan to extend my front porch end my idea is to build a gable roof on existing one that is the same one you are working on in this video. Do I have to remove shingles and start from playwood or I can just layout plates of 2x8 on the shingles insted. I have a permit but not sure how to start.

[@HouseImprovements]

best to strip the roof.

[@bihlover80s33]

+HouseImprovements - Thanks for reply. l

[@Robbievigil]

how about replacing a few shingles that have been damaged or removed by the wind?

[@HouseImprovements]

+Robbie Vigil that video is scheduled to be released. Subscribe and stay tuned.

[@MarriageandtheSingleLady]

Can you go by the square footage of the home to figure out how many bundles of shingles you'll need?

[@HouseImprovements]

Nope square footage of the roof deck surface

[@MarriageandtheSingleLady]

@@HouseImprovements Ok...do you have a video on how to measure properly? Thank you!

[@LandbergTileTV]

Can you use the build in adhesive on the shingles and nails, or do you roofing adhesive also?

[@HouseImprovements]

+LANDBERG LAUNCH In what area?

[@LandbergTileTV]

+HouseImprovements California, Ventura County.

[@GalaXy808]

hi shannon,I have a question how many types of shingles?

[@HouseImprovements]

please use my forum for questions,thanks. www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@unebonnevie]

May I ask how much of the total cost of materials and labor for the house that you did in the video?

[@HouseImprovements]

that will vary widely from area to area but this home would have been about 2500 material and 3500 labour

[@aaronsmith934]

I wish you were my dad.

[@riverraisin1]

Your dad wishes Shannon was his son. 🤣🤣🤣

[@aaronsmith934]

@@riverraisin1 🤣🤣🤣 I bet

[@built.notbought.2604]

I wonder if this guys Canadian... lolz

[@Margarita13ize]

Thanks for your videos. You explain everything very well and clear. Even me that I've barely handled a hammer in my life ; I think I can be a roofing woman :-) . Besides you are so cute!

[@love8hate501]

What seriously?? youre on roof now man, you just showed me how to install a counter-top, now ur on a roof?!! Youre the shit man, n thanks for that light fixture installation too 😁😁

[@MrTooTechnical]

i hope you gooped the nail heads of your vents and flashing(s). i saw raw nails exposed. It doesnt matter if there is ice and water shield under the nails. Goop the nails. lates

[@HouseImprovements]

+dave daved I mention that in the other videos (coming soon).

[@MrTooTechnical]

Thank god

[@swhl0017]

probably should work on your cuts around pipe boots and brone a little shotty

[@riverraisin1]

Fast forward to 2023. You no longer save a few thousand dollars by doing it yourself. Now you save 10 thousand dollars!

[@HouseImprovements]

You are so right!

[@MsJinkerson]

a bundle is a square

[@HouseImprovements]

one square is 100 SQ.feet of area. depending on the shingles it may take either 3 or 4 bundles to cover one square.

[@XxTheRagingGamerxX]

First time here....why do you sound canadian?

[@HouseImprovements]

Because I am eh!

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Me too. Eh. Calgary ab

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

Length times width devided by 100 in short lol

[@danieltoth6119]

Am I the only one who thinks this roof looks a little off? Are The shingles lined up exactly the same in areas where they should stagger six to twelve inches ? Or is that an illusion?

[@HouseImprovements]

its the randomness of the shingle laminated tabs

[@ram12e6]

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[@angelaprestwood1351]

i think i would just get a metal roof and never have to get the house roofed again

[@wilmerizaguirre773]

ese bass master no se puede ni limpiar el culo estoy seguro

[@yarpos]

Never understood the US fascination with shingles. The idea of ripping up your roof and redoing it every 10 or 15 years seems crazy, but there must be a reason why it seems to be the default

[@bogusienombre355]

Hailstorm. Strong winds. Heavy down pours. Tornado damage. It's stressful every spring.

[@kiliemiles]

I watch your videos alot but am also a certified installer for Certainteed I have over 21 years experience and 12yrs. as a business owner and the shingles around your pipe boots are installed wrong along with improperly nailed pipe boots also

[@HouseImprovements]

+The Bass Master What are the issues? I would like to know

[@artperez1213]

Yeah me too (bass master) won’t you show us the right way pendejo

[@luisbernardez7627]

Thank you shanon, you're the best

[@dragonsuperchivo225]

If you watch the video is cause you are learning, 12 years owner business is like 11 month kind trying to walk,. Explain the right way or your way, and where do you offer your services and I will let you know if you're good

[@slscout]

don't roof on a 30C + day

[@HouseImprovements]

+Scott Scout good rule, besides it being super hard on you physically the new shingles take a beating

[@xBRVTALx]

+HouseImprovements When I was in high school I put new roofs on several of my dad's rent houses. For some reason we always did it in the summer. Texas summers are not fun for roofing.

[@geodude6244]

xBRVTALx pus can't handle it don't play a grown mans game

[@pavlosplays6863]

you are just talking.

[@kiliemiles]

shingles should be cut tight to pipe boot and shouldn't be any exposed nails on the boot , if installed correctly you shouldn't see any nails on rare occasions one may have to nail bottom of boot if temperatures are cold out , this may have been the case in your situation

[@HouseImprovements]

+The Bass Master Everyone has their ways and I'm not saying yours is wrong. I like to have a space between the boot and shingle to create a larger "valley" for quick unrestricted rain/freezing rain to escape without backing up under shingle if it gets iced up. Thats my theory . As for the bottom nails I have always done that also to prevent ice from backing up and forcing the cap up and releasing the tar/cement. Not sure where you are from, I'm in the plains of Canada.

[@mikecurranto4188]

talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk...

[@zerobaltazar3399]

Ummm boring ummm confusing

[@jeakim4152]

Talk too much ! Just do it !

[@jackblack8990]

make this guy stop ....shamefully wrong

[@susanmccarty7460]

Jack Black g

[@acidsurfers]

How?

[@carlsmith4767]

If this guy really knew how to roof he wouldn't have time to buy a camera and film himself. this is what you get from a talker not a roofer, don't listen for your money leave this to the pros so it last longer with no problems.

[@stephenlewis5821]

Carl Smith - Your general criticism makes you sound uninformed, as if you don't know what you're talking about. Be specific about what you believe is wrong and then how you believe it should be done, and why. Unless you do this, you come across as amature and without knowledge. Create your own video and provide your credentials to be taken seriously.