How To Shingle A Roof Saddle

Once the ridge beam is solidly supported it can continue to where it intersects on the house roof surface.

How to shingle a roof saddle. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof as wind resistance nailing. Dec 28 2013 article about framing a roof saddle or cricket to prevent water leaking where a roof meets a chimney. A couple of weeks ago we published a two part series showing how a local roofing contractor shingled a roof with architectural shingles. Place the second step flashing piece over the end shingle in the first course by positioning it 143 mm 5 5 8 above the bottom edge of the exposed asphalt shingle.

2x8 sleepers should be nailed to the roof surface to pick up the ends of the rafters. Make sure that the tab of the shingle in the second course will cover it completely. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Secure the horizontal flange to the roof.

Crickets are also often referred to as saddles in this context. Repeat this on both sides of the roof. Repeat this basic pattern alternating shingles across the roof working toward the right side using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.

This project guide is a combination of those two articles and it covers replacing the existing roof decking installing underlayment and ice dam protection laying the first row laying shingles in the field flashing ridge shingles and vents and more. Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the rest of the roof. The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always. Every 5 inches make a new mark until you get to the rop of the roof.

This beam will provide the backbone for the cricket or saddle. Line the gable studs on top of the house studs and leave room for a sheathing layer. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Saddles are typically installed on the high side of the chimney which is an area that is particularly susceptible to pooling water and piling snow.