
What are the pros and cons of Owens Corning shingles vs. GAF shingles?
Owens Corning and GAF make comparable products; the Owens Corning warranty is longer, but neither warranty is good unless the installer installs it properly with the proper number of nails at the proper …
How to make GAF Ridge Cap Shingles? - Home Improvement Stack …
Sep 12, 2017 · How to make GAF Ridge Cap Shingles? Ask Question Asked 8 years, 5 months ago Modified 8 years, 5 months ago
How can I determine proper step flashing size and thickness?
Oct 20, 2023 · 1 I plan to use GAF Timberline HDZ shingles (fiberglass asphalt) when my house is reroofed. What would be the best dimensions for the step flashing? Would a 5"x5"x8" size for step …
How much should felt paper overlap an eave drip edge?
Jul 11, 2024 · I am replacing my roof shingles and I would like to know if there is a preferred dimension for roofing felt overlap on drip edges. Texas windstorm requires that the felt underlayment must …
roofing - How far should shingles hang over the drip edge of the roof ...
Apr 19, 2022 · Is it normal for asphalt shingles to hang past the drip edge a couple of inches on the rakes of the roof?
roofing - Is it normal to see nails coming through the roof decking ...
The plywood of your roof is typically not as thick as your standard galvanized steel roofing nail, so it is expected for nails to show through this in your attic. The plywood can and is expected to take a bit of …
How to find what color my roofing is? - Home Improvement Stack …
Jul 17, 2019 · The issue is your roofer may only install GAF another Owens Corning and others may install an inferior brand. Some roofers may only carry samples of one brand so as with most projects …
roofing - Should I apply Underlayment over Grace Ice and Water Shield ...
Oct 8, 2020 · I am about to re-roof using Grace Ice and Water Shield for the first two courses, then a synthetic underlayment above. I was considering applying the synthetic underlayment over the Ice …
Roof Flashing inside corner - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Nov 18, 2019 · Each roofing manufacturer has specific requirements for nailing, underlayment, flashing, etc. I’d go to your particular brand of roofing and follow their requirements.
roofing - What advantages do ridge cap shingles have over modified 3 ...
I'm preparing to re shingle my roof. I'm not sure if I should use ridge cap shingles, or simply cut up 3-tab shingles for the ridge cap. Do ridge cap shingles have any advantages over modifie...