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Asphalt Pro Starter Strips

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Mike

Many roofers will not use starter strips, or they will just cut the tabs off a three tab shingle, flip it upside down and install it as a starter course. This is a clear case of the good being the enemy of the best Continue reading →

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Shingle Blow Off Is Prevented During Installation

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Mike

Believe it or not shingle blow off is common when your roof is hit with high winds. Most shingles are nailed down with 8 nails, 4 when attaching a shingle, and 4 more when the next row goes on above. This is the most common nail pattern with most laminated shingles Continue reading →

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Missing Shingles – Blow Offs

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Mike

shingle blow off is common when your roof is hit with high winds. Most shingles are nailed down with 8 nails, 4 when attaching a shingle, and 4 more when the next row goes on above. This nail pattern with most laminated shingles will hold in winds up to 70 miles per hour. Continue reading →

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