Nails For Roof Tar Paper

May 30 2018 before applying roofing you ll need to cover the sheathing with roofing felt also often called tar paper most local codes call for using 30 pound felt.

Nails for roof tar paper.

If you are only tacking down the felt for while you roof the building then 3 8 tack hammer staples are more then enough. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive. Use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. Tar paper 15 felt use staples or nails.

Since you are new to the game i would greatly recommend you use 30 felt over 15. Item 169827 model 5003002. Paper can be fitted around vent pipes by cutting a slit and then putting it over the pipe. Tack the tar paper in place with a hammer tacker with roofing staples.

12 x 1 in. Find cap nails at lowe s today. Alternatively you can use galvanized nails and a hammer or an electric staple gun with roofing staples. Space out the nails.

Pack 14 x 1 1 2 in 4d stainless steel shake shingle nail 5lbs pack price. 3 degree electro galvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb pack for applying roofing asphalt shingles insulation board and felt to wood substrates. Plastic round cap roofing nail 3 000 pack 11 x 1 1 2 in. Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment.

All nails and staples should be placed on the lower half of the paper. Valley ridges and hips should have a 6 inch overlap of paper. 5 penny stainless steel shake shingle nail 5 lbs. Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 30 lb pack 14 x 1 3 4 in.