Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal.
How to shingle a roof this old house.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
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To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold how to make new look old the homeowners designers and architect made mostly new construction on this 1830s farmhouse rehab look as if it had been there for nearly a century.
Do this on both sides of the roof.
Nail drip edge flashing to lower edge of roof.
What it costs a new 3 250 square foot roof can range from 6 500 to more than 20 000.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.