Some shingles after roof traffic will cut through the upper shingle leaving an exposed nail head.
Hand nailing roof shingles.
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Under pressured tools leave the nails high causing the shingle above to be lifted and suspect to wind blow offs.
What s better hand nailing roof shingles or nailing with nail gun.
Though this can be achieved with nail guns many roofers tell me there is more room for error.
Discover the pros and cons of hand nailing and application with a nailgun.
What is better hand nailing or nailing with a nail gun.
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Shingle producers also introduced special designed shingles with zones for accurate nailing.
Nail guns that are improperly adjusted can result in either under penetration or over penetration of the roofing nails which then affects the shingle s performance.
Some roofers believe hand nailing shingles gives them more control over the process.
Iko offers two different laminated shingles cambridge xpress and cambridge xtreme 9 5 produced with nailing lanes for the fastening with a nail gun.
By hand nailing the roof roofers can ensure the nail is properly placed and is nailed in at the correct depth.
Especially if the person doing the nailing is inexperienced or is rushing through the.
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Roofing nails should be driven by hand with a hammer or with a properly adjusted pneumatic nail gun.
Flush with the shingle and not over or under driven.
They can use feel to determine if the nail is deep enough and in the right location.