Back in the day all i used was staples and or roofing nails now plastic tops are the norm.
Staple down roof felt.
Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed.
Tackers and staple guns also known as staplers can be used in a number of diy and trade applications to insert nails and staples into materials quicker than could be achieved manually.
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For the lower portion of the roof especially the part that overhangs the eaves and is susceptible to ice dams it is a good idea to apply self stick waterproof shingle underlayment wsu also called ice guard.
These thick layers of roofing felt are installed by heating the back of the felt with a butane torch and then carefully applying it to the roof.
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Begin by using your staple gun to staple down the first part of your felt to the corner of your roof.
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Staples are quicker and cheaper to use.
Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive.
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Underlayment also known as roofing felt or tar paper is a layer of protection that roofers install between your roofing deck and the roofing shingles or tiles.
When the shingles are installed the felt is not going anywhere.
Cap nails are best and required down here in florida.
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It depends on the roofing codes in your area.
As you install your first layer of roofing felt make sure it hangs over your eave by about 6 inches.
Unroll your felt and secure it to your roof with a staple every 8 inches.
The actual process of putting down the underlayment will be one of the fastest parts of the entire roofing process.
The reason they want you to use felt nails is to prevent blow offs if left exposed or high wind areas.
Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly.
No joints and no nails and your roof will then out live your shed.
Staples can be used for tacking it down but not recommended to hold.
Start the roof felt at one bottom corner of the roof.
From upholstering and reupholstering to working on roofing felt and carpentry.
For many years trade organizations like the national roofing contractors association nrca have recommended the use of underlayments with tile roof systems.
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Continue to lay your roofing felt onto your roof and secure it without any bubbles or wrinkles.
Tack it in place at the corner with the end flush with the end of the roof and the bottom edge of the roll right along the bottom of the roof.
Cap nails are nails inserted through a piece of plastic.
