The goal is to provide a reasonably flat surface for the new shingles to lie over with no gaps greater than 1 2 inch.
One piece roof shingles.
Asphalt shingles are typically packaged with this in mind but if a package of shingles covered an entire 100 square foot square it would be too heavy to handle.
If the broken piece is lost cut a new piece to fit the existing shingle.
One piece revia synthetic shingle.
Pretty innovative for the time right.
Another piece is laminated over it commonly called the dragon s tooth piece because it resembles squared off teeth.
So most popular shingles are sold such that three bundles are needed to cover one square of roof area.
Low tear strength impact resistance.
Briefly remove the piece and apply roofing cement where it will sit.
Use roofing cement and two nails to secure it to the roof deck.
If a shingle is torn or cracked glue the broken piece back in place using roofing cement.
Before the invention of the asphalt shingle a different process known as asphalt prepared roofing was used.
One piece is about 36 long by about 6.
Improper nailing leads to blow off in high winds.
Granule loss leads to cracking uv degradation.
Check out this early piece of shingle sales literature from the company.
No granules no asphalt no loss of performance.
This type is more expensive and can be very expensive if marketed by the manufacturer as a 50 year or lifetime roof.
Place the first piece of step flashing over the end of the starter strip ensuring it leads directly into the kickout flashing.
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The laminated asphalt shingle is made of two pieces laminated together.
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Place your kickout flashing on the base of the roof snugly against the wall.
Glued layers can delaminate over time.
It was similar to asphalt.
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