Cliff_Johns
Elite Member
As others have sugested, I've used 1/2 inch staples in this situation and the shingles have been on that building for 11 years or so now. I'd do it again.
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Nailing shingles
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Cliff_Johns
Elite Member
As others have sugested, I've used 1/2 inch staples in this situation and the shingles have been on that building for 11 years or so now. I'd do it again.
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5030tinkerer
Gold Member
Staples will not have the holding power of nails. If you are in a high wind area, I'd be somewhat concerned about that option.
5030tinkerer
Gold Member
Staples will not have the holding power of nails. If you are in a high wind area, I'd be somewhat concerned about that option.
Slamfire
Veteran Member
If you try to use 1/2" nails you will hammer your fingers mercilessly, holding them between thumb and forefinger. If you feed them between you index and middle finges you will nail though the loose skin on a nuckle and you'll be nailed to the roof. Use longer nails, and try one of the cover ups suggested. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Slamfire
Veteran Member
If you try to use 1/2" nails you will hammer your fingers mercilessly, holding them between thumb and forefinger. If you feed them between you index and middle finges you will nail though the loose skin on a nuckle and you'll be nailed to the roof. Use longer nails, and try one of the cover ups suggested. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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sonofczechgun
Silver Member
As always, TBN is a great source of information. Thank you, everybody.
I tried stapling a shingle to the plywood as a test and I dont trust it at all.
But in local HD they have felt paper in rolls for flat roofs. This type of cover is glued using cold cement. Would you think it would stick to steeper roof also? It would save me some time too.
But this is my last attempt for different solution - I will most likely use normal nailes and cut them off or cover them up or something like that
I tried stapling a shingle to the plywood as a test and I dont trust it at all.
But in local HD they have felt paper in rolls for flat roofs. This type of cover is glued using cold cement. Would you think it would stick to steeper roof also? It would save me some time too.
But this is my last attempt for different solution - I will most likely use normal nailes and cut them off or cover them up or something like that
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sonofczechgun
Silver Member
As always, TBN is a great source of information. Thank you, everybody.
I tried stapling a shingle to the plywood as a test and I dont trust it at all.
But in local HD they have felt paper in rolls for flat roofs. This type of cover is glued using cold cement. Would you think it would stick to steeper roof also? It would save me some time too.
But this is my last attempt for different solution - I will most likely use normal nailes and cut them off or cover them up or something like that
I tried stapling a shingle to the plywood as a test and I dont trust it at all.
But in local HD they have felt paper in rolls for flat roofs. This type of cover is glued using cold cement. Would you think it would stick to steeper roof also? It would save me some time too.
But this is my last attempt for different solution - I will most likely use normal nailes and cut them off or cover them up or something like that
goaliedad
Gold Member
I would use longer nails and put a ceiling inside- Rolled rooing is a pain- you still need to nail the upper edge down- at least that's the way I would do it.
goaliedad
Gold Member
I would use longer nails and put a ceiling inside- Rolled rooing is a pain- you still need to nail the upper edge down- at least that's the way I would do it.