On the average roof of, say, 30 squares there is going to be 7,920 nails required. And each and every one of those nails must be installed correctly. Any exception is the weak link that will cause a leak or a defect. I started roofing about the age of 18. I remember my first single installation. One of the problems I found was the nail line. That's where The Zone® came from - trying to figure out how to build a product that was going to function for the contractor. With the larger Continue Reading ...
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How The Zone Nailing Area Improves Roofing Shingle Installation
On the average roof of, say, 30 squares there is going to be 7,920 nails required. And each and every one of those nails must be installed correctly. Any exception is the weak link that will cause a leak or a defect. I started roofing about the age of 18. I remember my first single installation. One of the problems I found was the nail line. That's where the The Zone® came from - trying to figure out how to build a product that was going to function for the contractor. With the larger nailing Continue Reading ...
Nail Gun Vs. Hand Nailing Which Is Better
Nail Gun Vs. Hand Nailing Here at Louisville Roofing Contractors we choose to hand nail shingles, we have found that using pneumatic nailers can present a number of problems. Below is an excellent article to help you form your own opinion. By: Jim Cory Dave Molloy, owner of Molloy Roofing, a fourth-generation roofing company in Cincinnati that hand-nails every shingle job, explains why he prefers to work this way. Replacement Contractor: Do you think the practice of Continue Reading ...
Installing Roof Shingles – Why Roof Replacement Is Not A DIY Job
Installing Roof Shingles - Why Roof Replacement Is Not a Do-It-Yourself Job All over the internet you will find numerous videos and articles giving you tips and steps on installing roof shingles and roof replacement. However, have you ever wondered if it is as easy as it is said to be? Before you venture to the top of your roof in the name of repairing your damaged shingles, here are a few things you might need to consider first: 1.You are putting yourself at a very high risk of Continue Reading ...
