Roofing Underlayment Nails

5 penny stainless steel shake shingle nail 5 lbs.

Roofing underlayment nails.

There have been several occasions where shingles have blown off in heavy thunderstorms or hurricanes but because the felt underlayment was nailed securely the damage to the interior of the building was minimized. 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. Fasten the field area in the middle of the roll a minimum of 24 o c. It acts a secondary waterproofing element plus it provides longevity for the roof system click here for a brief explanation.

All in all when you shingle the roof there are a gazillion more nails puncturing the underlayment. Plastic round cap roofing nail 3 000 pack 11 x 1 1 2 in. Acquire the grip rite 12 1 2 x 1 1 4 in. Roofhelp and all other professional roofing organizations consider properly nailed underlayment to be an important part of the roof assembly.

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. In normal wind zones the nails should be driven at 6 0 o c. I personally do not leave roofs open for any longer then it takes me to roof them. Nail down squarely 90 degrees into the deck to secure caps flush to the underlayment.

12 x 1 in. Only use 1 diameter plastic cap roofing nails. Pack 14 x 1 1 2 in 4d stainless steel shake shingle nail 5lbs pack price. In normal wind zones.

Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 30 lb pack 14 x 1 3 4 in. On center on both head and end laps.