How To Install Shingles #2 Getting Started

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[@xylancole2251]

Never did roofing or anything before wanted to save some money. This guy helped me and my roof looks amazing!

[@StateofPeaches99]

I hate when people make negative comments to his videos this guy put his heart and soul into his videos to show people how to do things so the DIY folks and whom ever want good honest information. It is really sad, I think your videos are all great.

[@rudystraight1750]

They're not negative if its the truth. Everything about this video is wrong.

[@chrisrymarczuk8415]

well then why not teach people the right way so it doesnt fail

[@cobidominguez5333]

Honestly he showing people show to do everything wrong. Whats the point of a diy if u have to end up paying for a professional to take it off and re instal it

[@cartoladasilva4892]

@@rudystraight1750 What's wrong? Can you tell?

[@cmdoggy24]

Still waiting for a response about what is wrong with this video....*crickets..

[@marcogomez8754]

I have 0 roofing experience and I start on Monday I really appreciate these I will feel more confident at the job site 👌🏽

[@andrataylor6070]

Good luck!!👍Learn all you can! A very good Business..I deliver roofing Materials

[@redburned4719]

How did it go?

[@6string327]

@@redburned4719 hopefully he didn't fall off the roof lol, we may never know...

[@shortbus1127]

Keep us updated bro

[@shortbus1127]

Did you quit after the first day

[@kennorthunder2428]

It's been 24 years since I shingled a roof. (Learned from my dad.) I needed this refresher. Thank you 😊

[@HouseImprovements]

Wonderful!

[@sherrodshannon3425]

V tv. V

[@Dub-ry4cs]

Only thing I would change is the starter strip. Cut off the 3 shingles and flip the shingle right side up, so you have the glue strip at the edge of the roof, so the first row of shingles has something to seal to as well.

[@WApnj]

Just watched and noticed the same thing. His installation is wrong.

[@denverscott37]

Just buy a couple bundles of starters, one bundle goes a long way, you're absolutely right about needing that tar line at that bottom course, during high winds, you'll definitely have some shingles blowing off..

[@Jbando.x7]

I don’t even know how this got in my recommendation but hey I like what your doing man keep it up

[@jessicapariera6008]

You're a great teacher. My husband and I started a roofing company together, he's been in the business for 5 years and I know next to nothing about the whole process, so this was really helpful! Thank you :)

[@travishanks7295]

My god. What is your companies name? I'll be sure to not contract through a company that doesn't know 💩 about their trade.

[@IanAndersonMusics]

I just started working at a roofing supplies company, and these videos have taught me what I need to know to understand product and how it works! Thanks for the videos!

[@peteterry8563]

Great on you for doing extra homework to do your job that much better. I hope it's paying off for you now or very soon

[@rlinton123]

I think this guy is really good at making the DIY feel as comfortable in attempting this sort of job. Great video

[@VWBUGSAM]

Just watch part 2 of the roofing video Eric been a while since I did roofing couldn't remember the Drip rail sequence. I like this fellas straightforward no nonsense no theatrics approach. Yet he is not dry meaning that I stay interested in this 20 minute videos. Bought 101 year old house. Lady attorney waving around paper saying it and appraisal for more than twice what it was bidding for. Then at closing she couldn't produce it and said there were no appraisals! Already committed to buy the house by then hear it I've often said we could have our own KZbin channel while doing this house the detached garage is what we're roofing and I actually use five quarter boards treated. You know what to use for flooring a deck. I use that to replace repair of oak lap board underlayment of the old garage they are the same thickness roughly 1 in parrot the old house is made of oak all the way through. It's only saving grace and probably why it's still standing. The foundation is interesting. It's been redone to a certain point. No real support throughout the center of the structure throughout the crawl space. What is there just loose and beginning to roll out. So I hope this fella has a few more videos on things other than roofing and his approach remains the same. Oh yeah one is side note I actually have solid oak 2x10 real dimensional lumber for floor joist. The walls are made by oak 2x4s that really measure 2 inches by 4 inches. Anybody want to do a KZbin on this house? We're still putting in the piers in the crawl space. Fortunately I can still remember some of this stuff growing up around it and thankful for KZbin. Judging from this one video of this site on one stage roofing I don't really thankful for this guy. A jack of all trades definitely needs coaching along the way because I am truly now a master even one trade hear it thank you for putting out this video

[@derkgold6395]

This guys the real deal. Watched him build a full shed. Fix leak in roof and now im gunna copy how he reshingles a roof! This guy needs a pay raise!

[@manjunathp6073]

The most I like about Shannon is his sincerity and to the point.

[@jimlangley840]

We always cut the tabs off and put the tar strip on the bottom for our starters, also, we have to use webbing and roof cement "bull" on top of the drip edge.

[@gantz4u]

Roofing code is different in every area depending on what the weather is like or how they feel that day. When I saw him start putting down grip guard I was amazed the code allows him to just Throw a shingle the wrong way as a starter strip. I was sure they where going to at least get antsy about a tar bead to prevent wind lifting up the first row..bunch of commies at the code dept. In my area theyre like throw one upside down i dont care. Underlayment? yeah, were not saying you need it. But youtubes and googles seems inundated with shingle corporations trying to upsell you purpose built starter strip. You here to teach me or sell me a bunch of bunk? Thats why I will never use schluter and spit on them. Theyre out here clogging up my tubes trying to sell bull. But. If you built it like you where about to die in a snow storm hurricane. Im saying you upcoded it and it would probably last longer..maybe..I guess. Since the 3 tab shingle weather rots and needs replacement no matter what you do.

[@quakerblacksmith1818]

I initially had the same thought others had about cutting the tabs off the three-tab shingles for the starter strip; then I remembered that architectural shingles have the tar strip on the bottom lower edge, so they should seal down just fine.

[@MrWrecklessD]

Probably best teaching I've seen on these types of videos. Thank you!

[@ra8937]

If you think about why he made the video it would be clear. Hes showing those that are not experienced how to roof. Hes not showing journeyman / foreman how to be faster. If he would of made the video that way i would be lost. So many neg comments. Its easy to pick apart peoples videos from the comfort of your home. I dont think most of the people talking crap would dare post a video of themselves, too scared of what people might point out. I enjoyed the video, great work bro, Thanks.

[@nolovenolove7883]

It does really help learning new thing

[@petemiller2986]

all my work is guaranteed forever and I'm the only one that does it. my roof is patented. not all roofs are the same.

[@MrRhyno420]

he nails in the wrong place so he is showing ppl how to do it wrong, on the west coast his roofs would leak bad. placement of nails is very important haha you are to dumb or have never roofed so you would not understand this hahaha

[@csorrows]

Teaching people how to do it wrong is not helping. Simply not using an actual starter strip will void the shingle warranty and cause the edge tabs to lift.

[@BarkusMuhl]

So much gatekeeping. Anyone that doesn't do things their way is an idiot that has no clue. It's tiresome.

[@MilosStevanovic1]

I have learned so much from you sir. From remodeling bathrooms, funding the retaining wall, building the shed, roof, and now this. I cant thank you enough for your help. Thank you very much.

[@jodyvaillant118]

Thank you for packing a lot of information into 22 minutes.

[@theguyinthehelmet1875]

This guy is great at what he does! He didn't make these videos to wow anyone. It's educational rather than just entertaining. If you don't want to learn then go watch something else. 😊

[@darkmagna9004]

Now THAT'S how you do an instructional video!! Thank you. Looking forward to binging on your other videos now.

[@sasanehdaie3122]

Shannon, thanks very much for doing these videos and sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I used your videos often to do a complete re-roof of a detached garage. Greatly appreciated!

[@timisaac8121]

thanks. (in 2022) I did some DIY a year ago but needed your refresher!! Thanks again!!

[@freedomforusa1658]

As a home owner, I cannot afford a roof replacement. So this helps me make small repairs as I go. For this coming year, I will replace the whole roof top since the cedar shingles are rotten. Thank you for making this video series for the non roofing common folk. Thank you.

[@sethdeyoung6612]

Thanks Shannon, with all of your tutorial videos I have had the confidence to tackle jobs that I otherwise wouldn't attempt.

[@HouseImprovements]

glad to hear

[@jamonrudon5820]

hello the starter course is also to hold the first shingle down in times of heavy winds and hurricane the strip of tar supposed to be to the very end/edge by the drip edge so that it can be effective in holding the ends of the first course down. thank you for all of your videos I always watch them..... I love them!

[@schrankm]

You explained how what he did is incorrect. The tar line should be at the drip edge to do its job.

[@franciscocharco2291]

Jamon Rudon I’m understanding the tar eventually heats up sealing a nail ..and in the video the 3 tab shingle’s tar line is bout 6-8 inches up .. so your say we should cut the 3 tabs off till the tar line is flush with the edge ?

[@steveburke3]

@@franciscocharco2291Not flush with the edge, but an inch or 2 up from the edge is fine. The way it's done in the video is leaving 6-8 inches of shingle just able to flap in the wind.

[@kenelder9615]

@@franciscocharco2291 exactly, cut the tabs off and install with the tar strip close to the edge.

[@Normanb15]

What is the best roofing tar to use around the vent and pipes?

[@prezaricardo1749]

I just finish my roofing plywood today, tomorrow will be this video class. Thanks

[@dvrdwn69]

as a professional roofer for 25 years i would recommend a bead of mastic around the perimeter of the roof as well as in between the starter strip and the first course.

[@sandyvillalobos1069]

Thank you so much for your great informative way in explaining your video. It's so relieving to finally come across a diy video, on installing roof shingles, which doesn't begin with a maddening worker who appears to be in a race for his life. Lol thank you very much

[@whippermctingle]

Great video. I love how you explain the vital steps. Told me exactly what I need to know. Much appreciated.

[@Soulcommander]

Your one heck of a guy! Thanks for all the videos you have put out. Been watching you for years.

[@samsiryani9023]

Sir I have followed you for quite a while and appreciate the knowledge and more so your patience on teaching or the passing of some knowledge to us retards in this crazy fast world and especially our sensitive society. Your a proper man sir in every way and much appreciate you.

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate that.

[@sham3761]

Great video, I really appreciate the way he explained all about roofing. Thanks

[@tshirtartdesignqueenleo3855]

you are the most patient best teacher ever...so grateful for ya

[@bobmcglone6676]

My dad was a Journeyman Carpenter. He would have loved working with this guy. Great video.

[@renzo4296]

I see negative comments on almost everything I've watched on youtube, everything from music, especially political which I never comment on, construction, and everything else under the sun, I don't know why but there's negative wherever you go. I have experience in construction but my main skill is residential painting and drywall, I've been doing both for 20 years now but like to learn different things and like watching experienced people so I can add it to my own styles. I've been in the industry long enough to be able to see if someone knows what they're talking about, I don't know carpentry very well, did a little concrete, did a few roofs, not unattended though, I love learning things and totally respect these people taking the time to show all of us how they do it, nobody does it the same but may know what they're talking about and realized this over 20 years ago. Thank you so much for your training us.

[@DavidTaylor-he7zl]

I've done roofing before but forgot alot of the details and ur video is very specific helping me prepare for the task at hand. Thank u very much. Well done video

[@faraza8868]

I will be doing my roof myself for the first time and this video answered all of my questions. Very good

[@youtubebitchcenter1463]

Faraz A Don’t sweat it... if all these pill heads can do it so can you! 😛🤢🤒" Boss can I get paid early so I can spend all my money on oxy!!"

[@SuperCyril2]

Shannon you are the best how to tutorial on youtube. You do this job correctly the way its suppose to be done. Listen to shannon people and you will have no problems with your roof after installing your new roof shingles.

[@SlowparXpress]

I deliver / yard guy at a roofing provider. A customer asked me why the sale guy sold him IKO Marathon which is a 3 tab shingle as opposed to a leading edge and I couldnt answer that question for him today. Now I know the difference. Thanks, Im going to watch onto the next video to see how the hip and ridge or shadow ridge shingles work. Nice work explaining it for a dummy truck driver like me.

[@SlowparXpress]

i asked the sales guy what the difference is and he was clear in his explanation I just didnt understand i guess. The leading edge bundles are 120 feet of shingles and cost a lot more, and the marathon is 60 foot and cost a lot less. also looks like the 3 tab shingle your using is flat as opposed to the main shingle.

[@TheRealDylvnJvmes]

Love watching these videos. Very in depth, and informative! Keep it up! 👍🏼

[@lukeforsee869]

You're seriously great at explaining things. Thanks so much for all the simple, understandable videos!

[@PedroGonzalez-me1qb]

watching his videos have help me performed lots home improvement projects correctly that last, saving a lot of money in the process.

[@steverowland1898]

The way you use a reversed shingle as a starter strip means that there is no tar strip under the first row of shingles. You need a tar strip to keep the shingles from lifting in the wind!

[@firestone677]

"Never break the silence, if its not to improved It" (Beethoven) I'm 64 (not a roofer)started working when I was 13 years old, always enjoyed GOOD tips and how to improved and refresh my knowledge Thank you for your time and tips.

[@mcbirdythebirdy123]

ive been roofing for 13 years now. watching these videos are still interesting. :] even though i just finished a roof this afternoon.. whats wrong with me lol

[@afatherofmany]

Rick O'Shea 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinpatalsky1]

Same here. I love roofing!

[@mikebrewer341]

well he hand nailed.....

[@johnbeer5242]

mcbirdythebirdy123 haha nothing is wrong with u I worked on cars for a while and on remodeling kitchens houses and u always learn something new even if u are master splinter u still will learn something new😀👍😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏😀👏

[@SuperCyril2]

Rick O'Shea He dosen't want to work himself out of a job. By the time he is finished...its time to reshingle it again...lol

[@Mephistahpheles]

Excellent instruction. Clear, concise and comprehensive. Not easy to hit all 3!

[@cribraga9215]

Thank you for this video. Helped me to redo the side of my house that have shingles. Haven't had a scafolding, but I used 2 old painting scaffolding put opposite on top of each other . I did 1/4 this year and next year will do rest. I am an older woman and your videos where the best info.

[@frankclements1431]

I've done some roofing and now my roof needs replacing. I got and estimate of $10,000 and that gave me a lot of courage and motivation to tear off and replace my roof with laminate shingles. I'm 68 and in good shape and believe I can do it. I'm still planning how I will go about taking it one section at a time. I will also use some kind of fall protection. I like you vid. Very helpful.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks Frank, please be careful and maybe you can enlist some younger help as well.

[@Noname-lk2ol]

Frank youre gunna fall off the roof or your asshole is gunna fall out from the bending over. Just spend the money my guy. Your old ass back will thank u.

[@th5603]

Get atleast one helper especially to tear off the old roof, and hand you shingles while you nail them down would make it much easier and much less moving for you.

[@Dub-ry4cs]

I just paid 10,000 today for a new roof. It’s not getting any cheaper. Did you ever replace your own roof? There’s a lot more to it than just laying down shingles.

[@fpsmadman7697]

I'd just pay someone to tear it off install it myself if I was you order the material from a roofing yard so they load it for you once you got the old roof off it's only like 100 for them to load it but unless you've installed 100s of roofs its probably going to come out like shit

[@patrickm.parisou8328]

Old timer here. This Canuck really did a great job. Don’t agree with everything but this is a damned good video!

[@ulayee9927]

Your tutorial is very informative and really clear. I love it. Learning a lot from you, taking notes as I’m watching. I was just given an appraisal for shingles replacement on my small backyard shed - $700 Canadian. Forget it. A small job like that would take a professional a couple of hours. It will take me a day, but I can do it with this tutorial. Thank you for the great lesson.

[@kennethmclean3679]

I like Shannon's videos, they are great for diy guys especially just learning new things. Thanks

[@ivanshagin7141]

I like your stuff Shannon. roofing my shed tomorrow, needed to get the "downlow" on a proper roofing start. Cheers buddy Thanks agian.

[@HouseImprovements]

Hey no problem Ivan, good luck on your roofing project.

[@maxenra]

Hey Ivan, how's that shed roof holding 4 years on?

[@thebigwhiteunionman]

Ole plumb bob chalk line lol? Damn good remodeler/carpenter/teacher for sure!!! I'm a framer and did windows/doors in the past, but always wanted to learn the right way to roof!! Sweet!!

[@Future910Gaming]

This is definitely not the right way. He doesn't know nothing about Roofing. He best stick with carpenter work.

[@calcollier7366]

Great to watch - full of little gems of wisdom that are useful prior to starting a job. Thanks.

[@christophercoccitti7594]

Great video! Well done. The only comment would be to cut down that first starter in order to offset the end of starter with the first shingle.

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent Video Brother ! We will be starting our roofing project soon

[@onemorething100]

Never let a roofer tell you you need new sheating if you have individual boards. The individual boards extend the life of shingles by allowing some air through and dissipation of heat. You may need to replace some of the boards but never allow the to replace with plywood unless the wood is in bad shape. Just go with a shingle that allows for it.

[@ernestthebo5441]

Thanks Shannon! This is absolutely the best and most professional roofing video I've found. Excellent presentation and delivery with clear and calm audio. Excellent detail. You cover the details that other videos gloss over. Kudos as well to your videographer. Excellent framing of the subject, including closeups, and little camera shake. I was impressed with how little wind noise there was, considering how the trees were swaying in the wind. Thank you for the time and effort that everyone put into this tutorial. Your information line indicates that you are located in Saskatchewan. I live in Oregon, but I watched your video, because I'm leaving next week to go to Bruno, Saskatchewan to help a cousin put new roofs on two small farm buildings. I've done a couple of roofs before, but it's been a long time and your video was a great way to brush up on the latest requirements.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks very much for your comments. We try our best to deliver more information than most other people in this space and with the best video and sound results as well. It is nice when we receive comments like yours , noticing all the little things we strive for. We are in Sask. and I hope you enjoy your time here with your cousin. Its been really rainy and stormy as of the last week or so But the heat is supposed to hit now again. I would suggest that you will encounter our Saskatchewan mosquitos ! LOL

[@fyerfytr]

Your video's are the best. So easy to understand. Starting my garage re-roof soon. Thanks!!

[@stormchaser8605]

Thank you sir, such an intimidating project but you are breaking it down perfectly

[@HouseImprovements]

+stormchaser86 Thank you, please keep watching. And also click the thumbs up icon on the video if you like it, that will help us!

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for the good, clear instructions on how to get shingling the roof started right. Appreciate the time you have taken to produce this for us.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome!

[@robbynv9900]

Love all your videos that they're all great and educational I built my own shed it came out terrific thanks for all the help I always turn to your videos whenever I do projects again thank you and please keep making more

[@Herbert04]

thank you. I had a drip edge question. You nailed it. It was what I thought. Plus I liked the tip of holding off on some of the nails on the edge so you can do the drip edge later.

[@daleon96]

i like to cut the shingle in half, leaving the tar strip on, and use that for my starter strip..that way the tar is on the bottom by the drip edge holding down the shingle by the edge of the roof

[@ianmunro6053]

Your way is correct. the tar strip must be at the bottom to prevent blow off. Cut the tabs off, or more easily, buy a starter strip. Read the manufacturer's instructions. The tabs being up the roofline can also trap water from flowing down. It also causes the first shingle to be double thick at the top making a ridge. I am not a roofing person, I just consulted the shingle manufacturer's website (GAF) for the correct installation procedure. Remember to consult your local building codes which are very specific depending on geographical location.

[@schrankm]

Correct. If this house ever has shingles broken and blown off the roof, the bottom course will definitely be the first to go.

[@garygwin1741]

I think its too important of a function to just not use a 4 seal-strip starter shingle. My roof isnt gonna fail at the edge.

[@joshuawhitney9414]

@@garygwin1741 this is the correct way although most manufactures now suggest using an actual starter strip for their warranty

[@bassjeff2005]

You are the best teacher. Thank you.

[@wanitakollie3664]

I am very proud of what you do. You doing a great job! Keep up the good work. I am going to share your work with many people.

[@adelmomontero3554]

Shannon your videos are awesome. I haven't seen new ones lately. Greetings from California SF Bay Area

[@HouseImprovements]

We have been releasing videos on a little wider time frame the last year. We are releasing new ones every three weeks right now. Our latest one was last weekend.

[@mapquestHs]

Thank you for the details on the flashing! I see so many roofers pin the flashing down on top of the felt along the bottom. I’ve repaired a lot of rotted sheeting and facia boards due to this.

[@Maynardd]

Bryan Sissell because the I&W IS, supposed to go under the metal at the bottom edge per the manufacture specifications along with the gable ends. He’s doing it wrong. With the way he’s done it the ice can back up under the metal from the gutter and get into the facia. If it runs down from above then it would simply run under the metal and out into the gutter if installed correctly. And this is not.

[@cstone2109]

Ice water under felt over !

[@edbouhl3100]

“... simply run under the metal and out into the gutter ...” soaking the unflashed facia edge beneath the metal in the process and resulting in the rot at the bottom edge that Bryan has repeatedly seen. The video does show the flashing going on top of the paper on the outside edges of the roof.

[@joelestrada2579]

very good video, pointing out little details that can be important part of the project, thanks for share, and keep up the good work👍

[@HouseImprovements]

+Joel Estrada Keep watching we have more videos on shingling to come this month.

[@samgarthherrington]

Another great video! My customers appreciate you 😀 I’ll post some pics of this awesome shed once I’m done. Thanks Shannon 🙏👍

[@rbatog]

Thanks for guidance Shannon! Doing my roof now , all prepped and starting to shingle in the a.m. Go ' Riders! lol

[@jcaceres4084]

Hi I'm a single mother trying to safe some money on my house. With your video I was able to follow your step on how to install shingles and I did it, if I have a chance I'll post before and after pic Thank You

[@HouseImprovements]

Wonderful!

[@freedomforusa1658]

Post it, I was thinking of doing the same.

[@fantonio234]

You’re so patient. Love your videos very informative

[@robdoeseverything4081]

I’m 17 years old been roofing for sum years now I’m the most efficient, fast, and correct roofer you’d ever see

[@jakebraun9047]

RobDoesEverything I doubt it

[@kirbylane9451]

Some areas building codes require drip edge to be under the under payment paper. If that's the case, simply paste the under payment at the edges with a good sealer. I do mine the way yours was done, but I paste the edges under each course of shingles at the eaves with an asphalt based sealer.Wind damage is then nullified due to driving wind and rain not being able to lift the edges. It is an easy and quick way to keep shingles where they are supposed to stay.

[@fartsmccracken1445]

“underlayment”, not “under payment”. 🙄

[@AWSmith1955]

when you nail your architectural shingles mind the next layout so your nail doesn't end up under a seam on the next course, For instance if you have a seven inch staircase stagger, avoid nailing within three inches of the stagger , sink a nail on the end and three inches in then about eight inches from that for the next nail. @ @ @ @ @ @ Also there is no need to put so many nails in your starter as you will be nailing right on top of those nails for your first course. Just enough to hold it from moving before you put the first course over it.

[@HouseImprovements]

good advice

[@brandon5588]

I could write a novel in regards to how his methods are. I mean, every single bundle of shingles outlines the install expectations. I like how he spent time on chalking a line to supposedly get an overhang, in which I would have popped a line for a 1 " overhang for the starter, in which should have had the tabs cut off to enable the adhesive to be with the gutter apron for the first row of 3d's to have something to seal to apposed to now having approx 5" or so that the wind will easily get under, besides that, giving your starter the inch overhang right from the beginning, you could then simply bump your shingles off that overhang in the eves, but then you need to be aware that the starter is wide enough to clear your nail line on the 3d's as three tabs are different sizes... and a major reason for starter is to ensure your first shingle row has something protecting its seams underneath. Ill stop now, I guess its the perfectionist in me along with knowing customers pay a premium for our installs, and things like leaving on the old gutter apron disables the fact that you cant sell the homeowner a complete brand new roofing system, your installing a 30+ year laminate, but leaving on old gutter apron that my guess has been on for probably around 15-20 yrs would cause me to not sleep.And not to mention with a nail pattern like that, you look like your gonna have seams on top of/too close to nail heads, and that is a big no no.

[@caryjanssen8978]

I agree That is well said and is correct installation.

[@denicholasgray11]

Love the way u break it down👊

[@cbarr0288]

Awesome video series . Should probably mention that the drip edge should not be installed flat against fascia board , but should stick out 1/2 to 3/4 in. Beyond the board so water does not find its way behind the gutter.

[@geraldwilson9843]

Bullshit

[@alexstephens1821]

It's like listening to my grandpa when he explained how to do stuff. But with a Canadian drawl.... Good stuff.

[@ortablood9964]

I'm sick of the idiots making negative comments . We all don't have to work by the same system. The main concern is being sure that we all follow the safety code so we don't have to worry about home inspectors etc... geesh!

[@afatherofmany]

Orta Blood amen!💯 every person is going to have their own specific way of doing it to their liking and at least he seems to take the criticism in stride

[@qmax-en5ry]

he's doing it wrong all you have to do is read manufacturer instructions, and he's not installing the shingles properly

[@johnbeer5242]

Ken Huffman I hope u are in Europe and if not get the fuck back over there 😂haha

[@skiprope536]

You are an IDIOT!

[@dayemassey2536]

There's a thing of doing it right and he don't know that that's why you learn Roofing as a skill not as a scab

[@jonellis4610]

Thank you for the great video!

[@ab-salute100proof9]

Hey Shannon, I am a fellow " All Around " contractor out here in Cincinnati Ohio. I just wanted to express my gratitude for the FREE SERVICE you're providing for us. A simple thumbs up isn't enough. Dude I have been watching your videos for years. I have been a salesman my whole life, but I learn extremely fast once I'm showed how to do anything, once. I have had so many jobs where I would land it and not have a clue how to really do it. Then I'd watch and study your videos on it and by the time I get out there I look and perform like a pro, EVERYTIME!!! You break everything down as to how to do it and why it needs to be done that way which is all I need to master anything. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work Shannon

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to help.

[@scottmark9764]

very good video no drama just shows and explains everything very clearly .Watched all kinds of videos this one is very helpful

[@brucekwak2420]

I just like the sound of his voice

[@chrisgraham2904]

All good information for a professional, quality roof that will last the life of the shingle warranty. I roofed my home myself at age 64, two years ago and it's the last full roof I intend to do in my lifetime, so it needed to be done right and I saved about twelve thousand dollars. Last week I was watching the builder of three new homes on my street that will be valued just north of one million dollars each when they are sold. No drip edge / No ice dam / No metal valley flashings / No starter course of shingles / No underlayment / and I don't know what the stuff was that he squeezed around the stack vents. They just pneumatic nailed the shingles straight onto the 3/8" thick OSB strand board decking. The shingle manufacturer usually warranties the shingles for at least 25 years if it is installed according to their recommendations. There won't be any warranty payout for these roofs. I'll just chuckle a little when the new home owners are re-roofing in 10 years or less.

[@CougarLand]

Shingles with no underlayment? That's the craziest thing I ever heard about roofing, since the shingles will be stuck tight to the wood.

[@yemidaramola1887]

I plan to do my roof soon enough, any advice, besides the solid stuff coming from Shannon?

[@chrisgraham2904]

@@yemidaramola1887 The first hurdle in stripping off the old roof. I had three layers of singles, the first layer dating back to the 1930's. Plan and pray for a few days without rain to strip the roof and install the waterproof underlayment so you have a minimum waterproof roof before the real fun begins. A dumpster in the driveway is your best friend to dispose of all the debris. A cheap magnetic broom to pick up all the nails from your property is a wise investment. Mine, (1800 sq. ft.) took 5 days until completion but the savings equaled a very well paid week.

[@yemidaramola1887]

@@chrisgraham2904 Thanks for the quick response. all noted!!

[@Hodmokrin]

Instead of chuckling, why not tell the home owners what the roofer did and save them from additional problems. That would be the neighborly thing to do.

[@sarahbourne8699]

I made the mistake of starting before watching Shannon's video: totally screwed up because the manufacturers instructions were so complicated. Had to rip it off, watch Shannon's video and now the job looks great. I should remember to start with HouseImprovements! Thanks Shannon.

[@philipjondrejech6472]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO AS A SENIOR CITIZEN IT HELPS TO KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL ROOFING..HOPEFULLY IT WILL ASSIST ME IN MY REPAIR JOB TODAY..

[@michaelledford4751]

Every manufacturer requires cutting the tabs off your starter shingle for good reason ,the tar strip of yoir starter shingle is supposed to be at the gutter edge in order to seal down your 1st course of shingles, it's the same method for the entire perimeter edge ,even the gable edges require a starter strip cut in half with the glue strip right at the edge of the building.

[@jimmasin6748]

I seen roofers use a light cement many use cheap shingles and the glue strips suck.Is this method also correct and is it rue cheap shingles glue strips in cold to hot climates do not hold up well?

[@kendraperry7392]

IF THAT WERE CORRECT YOUD HAVE HUGE ISSUES EVERY TIME THERE WAS A LEAK, AND THERED BE A LEAK. WHERES THE WATER GETTING REDIRECTED TO IF THE TAR STRIPS GLUES TO THE ROOF. IT HAS NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP. FUCKING IDIOTS MAN

[@wernerkruger4688]

I totally agree with you, he is doing the starter strip the wrong way.

[@dulcesanchez6997]

Novela no via de estanbul

[@tonycoleman8533]

you have to cut the 3tab in half so the tar tabs are to help wind uplift on your first row (eve eadge) so 2 purposes stagerd drama and 3 tab cut in half and flip the half shingle so tar tabs are closest to dripeadge. tar extra tar tabs for wind uplift on first row.....

[@troybrown976]

Would love to share a beer with this man.

[@HouseImprovements]

mmmmm .. cold beer sounds good!

[@toxicmocksyndrome]

I think he could probably handle a whole one all to himself.

[@johnbeer5242]

hahah yeah I would buy him a beer but never share my beer😀👏👏👏🙂👏👏👏

[@johnbeer5242]

toxicmocksyndrome 😂 junge si

[@SuperCyril2]

Same here. I think we would get along. Takes pride in his work.

[@johnsnow5534]

Thank you. The best video so far. I noticed a mistake or two, but I like that you explain and show clearly.

[@sizlax]

I have roofed for seven years and I did mostly tile roofs but a lot of shake and asphalt shingle roofs and re-roofs in between. I've gotta say that you're lucky with the amount of wind/sun that you have there but depending on the day, the application of that ice and water can go much differently. I have had days so hot that it's near impossible to get that ice and water shield on because it instantly sticks to everything it touches and then days so cool/cold and windy that you need to apply staples all along (just as you would for the tar paper) and pull the white sheet as you go, otherwise it will just take off on you.

[@activeexp5341]

Too each their own bit starter strip isnt just another shingle, and i usually start with a half shingle first to avoid my seams matching up

[@clarencemorse5945]

So you obviously didn't watch the video

[@quentinjones7797]

I like to use the original starter strip . at the bottom. it has the tar strip to seal the first layer of shingles down . am I thinking right ???

[@christophervarney985]

Definitely helped me to plan out my chore of roofing my new shed tomorrow

[@rinsecycle]

Thanks Shannon! Great job as always! We are about to shingle our first roof for our backyard barn.

[@HouseImprovements]

good luck

[@adow7382]

Always thought you cut the tabs off for the starter and flipped it upside down so the seal is at the bottom.

[@magnagrafx]

Thanks for the videos Shannon. One question. When you start your bottom row over the start row, shouldn't the first shingle be halved so the ends don't line up with the ends of the starter shingles?

[@HouseImprovements]

+Timothy Wilson They need to be staggered yes. In our case the 3Tabs we used as starters were 3" shorter than the finish shingles so we kind if had that already. I should have mentioned it though, thanks for catching that.

[@cstone2109]

3 inches!!! 5 5/8 min :/

[@Zazu2You]

I love all your videos!! Excellent demonstrations and explanations!! Your one of my first stops when doing projects around our house!! Cheers!!

[@HouseImprovements]

I'm so glad!

[@familyfleetdiy5977]

Thank you for all the videos you do. You are a tremendous help!

[@seephor]

Good video. I would add something about the nail length over the eves. I recall a novice roofer didn't realize the length of nails he used and they all came through the eves on the roofing job he did on my parents house.

[@HouseImprovements]

+seephor True enough, I never think about that either as most eaves here are closed in so you could not see them any ways. Good point though.

[@seephor]

+HouseImprovements got it. Here in Los Angeles area 95% are open. They usually attach TnG boards for the eves for aesthetic purposes. Any nail longer than 3/4" will come through.