What is the recommended exposure dimension of shingles?
5 1/8”
How many bundles of common shingles constitute one square?
3
How do you secure shingles?
- nail heads should be 3/8”-1/2”
How many square feet does a square of shingles cover?
100 square feet
Define PVC flashing
Flashing underneath siding onto roof over porches
Define Valley flashing
Covers the hip joint “ice/water”
Define step flashing
Covers the joint where the roof meets the wall
Define apron flashing
Located at the juncture of the top a sloped roof and a vertical wall
Define flashing tape
Tape used over windows to prevent water entering
What is meant by lacing shingles?
Overlapping/weaving the valley of the roof