How To Nail Down Roof Celt

I don t mean to make too much of this as most of these nails will be stuck in the shingles and they will stay in the shingles on the way to the truck.

How to nail down roof celt. Apply drip edge to the eave. Start the roof felt at one bottom corner of the roof. Before laying roof felt all rotten decking must be replaced. Paint a thin layer of adhesive over the first felt layer.

For pieces that aren t coming loose press a putty knife underneath it. You will be placing the second layer of felt over this. It s best to start nailing in the center and work out from there. This step is vital to the success of your new roof and must not be shortchanged in any way.

Pull out nails that are holding felt to the roof using the sharp end of a claw. Remove old felt from the roof with your hands and a putty knife. Apply pressure and chisel away at it until it comes loose. Ensure the felt remains even and straight as you work.

Use a chalkline or align it by eye to make sure it is straight then drive roofing nails every foot or so to fasten it to the sheathing. A few roofing nails are not going to cause much problem but if you are wary of this happening you can lay down a tarp around the areas that are likely to catch some of these nails. Tack it in place at the corner with the end flush with the end of the roof and the bottom edge of the roll right along the bottom of the roof. Using galvanised clout nails nail down the first layer of felt.

Grab loose pieces of felt and pull them off the roof with your hands. Wood splinters should also be pulled out for a smooth clean decking surface. Cut drip edge flashing at an angle at the corner press it lightly against the eave end not too hard or you will misshape it and drive a nail near the end.