Non-roofer here and no comments from the peanut gallery...I understand there are six nails per shingle, but it sounds/looks like nails 2-5 are about two inches apart with nails 1 and 6 being near the edge. That is not just this crew but all videos I watch about roofing. Does this make it easier for the shingle to come apart with someone walking on it in the future? No, I am not asking them to pull out a tape and place each nail equidistance, just always wondered if it made it easier for the shingle to rip if/when weight is applied.
The space between nails 1 and 2 is where the next shingle lands. So absolutely critical to not have nails in that area. Many manufacturers only require 4 nails but each nail needs to be properly set. Easier to put 6 and allow for 2 to break the shingle or go in at a slight angle. Remember also that each shingle is getting a row of nails from the next shingle above it.
@@themillennialroofer coming from a real roofer who’s actually installed shingles and done the work like you said, have him tied off especially if it’s this high and steep because at the end of the day they work for you and you make the rules. It’s not like a 1 story pitch 8/12. I can tell by just hearing your voice you’ve never installed roofs yeah you maybe own the company but you are not one to talk if you yourself have not done the work. Just have him tie off I’d hate to see a fellow Latino break his neck and you replace him with another guy a week later. Be respectful and responsible of your workers buddy.
@@themillennialroofer I see the risk. What's the reward? Completely unnecessary to be unroped here. Take all the risks you want if you ultimately stand to gain something from it. But not having a rope is just dumb.
What is the manufacturer's recommended laying pattern? Is it the just the basic 6 inch stairstep? or is a more random pattern be recommended? A "Zipper" pattern will occur with several Architectual shingle brands when a simple 6 inch stair step is applied.
Depends on the manufacturer. I’ll tell you this, 99% of roofers are using a 6” offset (and should be). If it’s causing a funky pattern, the manufacturers need to change the design 😅
@@themillennialroofer I've been in the roofing industry for 40 years, and I must say your "99%" figure is absolute nonsense. I don't know who trained you, or how many back yard roofing Companys you have worked for, or in what region. But I assure you, a random pattern IS the prevalently laid pattern by established professional Companys that employ skilled journeymen roofers when laying of dimensional shingles. The truth of the matter is, those like yourself that choose to lay a basic 6 inch stairstep (which is actually the pattern for 3 tab composition shingles) do so for convenience and speed. So they need to change the pattern you say? Is that what you tell a sharp eyed homeowner when he points out the zipper running up and across his roof? You Say "Yea well you have to live with it because I don't give a crap about manufactures recommendations or you getting what you deserve when paying for a quality product. I want them to change their recommendations and instructions because we are in a hurry and would have to learn the proper way to lay the shingle." You need to give a F^*k.
@@mastersage5470never walk or step in the valley. Very easy to tear ice and water membrane if inatalled). Very east for pound nail or loose nail/staple to penetrate underlayment and shingles. I've been a roofing contractor for 10 years and seen thousands of "craftsmanship", or lack of, leaks.
Non-roofer here and no comments from the peanut gallery...I understand there are six nails per shingle, but it sounds/looks like nails 2-5 are about two inches apart with nails 1 and 6 being near the edge. That is not just this crew but all videos I watch about roofing. Does this make it easier for the shingle to come apart with someone walking on it in the future? No, I am not asking them to pull out a tape and place each nail equidistance, just always wondered if it made it easier for the shingle to rip if/when weight is applied.
The space between nails 1 and 2 is where the next shingle lands. So absolutely critical to not have nails in that area. Many manufacturers only require 4 nails but each nail needs to be properly set. Easier to put 6 and allow for 2 to break the shingle or go in at a slight angle. Remember also that each shingle is getting a row of nails from the next shingle above it.
How cute it takes 3 people to do that little side
Many hands make light work
What kind of nailers are you using? Sounds like they got some good pop!
That Shingler is playing with his life, no harness, not tied off, at some point in life he won’t be returning home working unsafe.
Geuss you never actually done a roof
Hard to understand until you've done it. Life is a series of risks. We choose which ones to partake in.
That's true for so many labourers in many 'safe' seeming industries all across North America. At least this guy is controlling his own destiny.
@@themillennialroofer coming from a real roofer who’s actually installed shingles and done the work like you said, have him tied off especially if it’s this high and steep because at the end of the day they work for you and you make the rules. It’s not like a 1 story pitch 8/12. I can tell by just hearing your voice you’ve never installed roofs yeah you maybe own the company but you are not one to talk if you yourself have not done the work. Just have him tie off I’d hate to see a fellow Latino break his neck and you replace him with another guy a week later. Be respectful and responsible of your workers buddy.
@@themillennialroofer I see the risk. What's the reward? Completely unnecessary to be unroped here. Take all the risks you want if you ultimately stand to gain something from it. But not having a rope is just dumb.
What's up with your shoes?
Testing a theory.
What is the manufacturer's recommended laying pattern? Is it the just the basic 6 inch stairstep? or is a more random pattern be recommended? A "Zipper" pattern will occur with several Architectual shingle brands when a simple 6 inch stair step is applied.
Depends on the manufacturer. I’ll tell you this, 99% of roofers are using a 6” offset (and should be). If it’s causing a funky pattern, the manufacturers need to change the design 😅
@@themillennialroofer I've been in the roofing industry for 40 years, and I must say your "99%" figure is absolute nonsense. I don't know who trained you, or how many back yard roofing Companys you have worked for, or in what region. But I assure you, a random pattern IS the prevalently laid pattern by established professional Companys that employ skilled journeymen roofers when laying of dimensional shingles. The truth of the matter is, those like yourself that choose to lay a basic 6 inch stairstep (which is actually the pattern for 3 tab composition shingles) do so for convenience and speed. So they need to change the pattern you say? Is that what you tell a sharp eyed homeowner when he points out the zipper running up and across his roof? You Say "Yea well you have to live with it because I don't give a crap about manufactures recommendations or you getting what you deserve when paying for a quality product. I want them to change their recommendations and instructions because we are in a hurry and would have to learn the proper way to lay the shingle." You need to give a F^*k.
Only the lazy roofers are using a 6” offset pattern. @@themillennialroofer
So glad to see someone in the construction trades hiring Americans.
That's super racist.
Exploiting illegals for cheap labor is racist….hypocrite.@@themillennialroofer
Why are you doing it backwards,steep goes last,,DERR.
Water volume goes first. Steep plays into that but more water was coming off the other roof facet so that's why they were doing it that way.
@@themillennialroofer it's wrong,water volume doesn't matter,do the water test on it and you will see.water don't lie
Good video! your a caveman 💪💪
Valley California no good crossing valley IST perfect not likely have guarantee
All our valley is closed cut with dog ears.
Bro hell no
Your doing a video but you are running the valley backwards...other side goes first....silly videos are wrong
Do tell...
Kneeling in the valley lol
nothing wrong with that, its a 12/12
@@mastersage5470doesn’t matter if it’s 4-12 or 12/12 gonna break the shingle possible leaks down the road . That’s always one of the top rules
@@rellik1878 break the shingle??? you're definitely not a roofer lmao those cushions will NEVER "break" a shingle in a valley 🤣
@@mastersage5470 I ain’t a roofer lmao . You sound dumb . You must be a fly by night cause any “ real” roofer would tell you that’s a bad idea
@@mastersage5470never walk or step in the valley. Very easy to tear ice and water membrane if inatalled). Very east for pound nail or loose nail/staple to penetrate underlayment and shingles. I've been a roofing contractor for 10 years and seen thousands of "craftsmanship", or lack of, leaks.
Its not steep if you can walk it
Thanks for your engagement.