what is the correct distance between the layers of shingles on a roof?

Question

I am doing 3 tab asphalt shingles.

Answer 1

Rudeemuns has it right. The upper shingle should just barely cover the top of the lower shingle tabs, 1/4" to 1/2".

Answer 2

Man- it depends on three things. What wind zone you are in, what your manufacturer requires, and WHERE YOU WANT it.

I have two packs here. One is Atlas stormmaster and tells me to ou the nails EXACTLY 5-5/8 from the bottom of the shingle and the GAF pack for this area says 6 from the bottom.

Every manufacturer is different and it also depends on what wind speed you are trying to accomodate. The ATLAS says when nailed there they will warrant for 110MPH wind. But they have an alternate nailing location higher on the tab where they say it is good for only 60MPH.

So check the package of shingles and read it!

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you read the package the shingles come in, that will tell you. One you read it, you can set the depth gauge on either an auto nailer or a roofing hatchet to make the job easier.

GENERALLY, the layer on top will go roughly even with the split that makes the tab.

Answer 4

Look at the Edge of the Shingle, about 6 inches up from the bottom , you will find a small slit on the edge, that is your guide.

Answer 5

sometimes there is a faint line thru the center of the shingle. Look at the old ones dude.

Answer 6

OK, stay with me here. The bottom of the top layer should cover the cuts on the bottom layer by about 1/4 inch.

Answer 7

Typically, they should overlap 1/3 : 2/3

Answer 8

i want to know the answer to this question too.
But I think everyone's giving good answers--for a DIFFERENT question.
To put the question in different words,:
If a roof is 12' from the peak to the edge of the eave, how many rows of shingles are there from the peak down to the eave, (not counting the first half-layer or the ridge flaps)?

Answer 9

5 1/8 inches