Tamko 3 Tab Shingle Installation Instructions

Attach the starter course with approved fasten.

Tamko 3 tab shingle installation instructions.

Install full shingles flush against the six applied courses. Nail the remaining 16 3 8 inch piece for the fourth row and the left over 10 3 8 inch piece for the top row. Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only. Architectural shingles are another option and are installed the same way as 3 tab shingles but give your roof more of a 3 d effect due to their varied shapes.

A starter course may consist of tamko shingle starter self sealing 3 tab shingles or a 9 inch wide strip of mineral surface roll roofing. Tamko elite glass seal three tab series fiberglass asphalt shingles. For maximum wind resistance along rakes install any tamko starter shingle including sealant or cement shingles to the underlayment and each other in a 4 width of tam pro q 20 premium sbs flashing cement tamko or tam pro plastic roof cement tamko tam seal roof patch sealant or any adhesive meeting astm d4586 type i. They are typically 36 inches long in total.

Tamko will not be responsible for color claims once the shingles are installed on a roof. Delete the specifier notes in red once the editing is completed. Apply each with its left edge in line with the previous course figure 10 8. 3 tab shingles are the most common type of shingle.

Cut 12 off the first shingle of the third course 18 off the first shingle of the fourth course 24 off the first shingle on the fifth course and 30 off the first shingle of the sixth course. If self sealing 3 tab shingles are used remove the exposed tab portion and install with the factory applied adhesive adjacent to the eaves. For maximum wind resistance along rakes install any tamko starter shingle including. Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap.

At tamko the popular heritage shingle series features the best roofing colors on the market that are backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history core values of honesty and integrity quality products and processes authority with building professionals and support for its community. Cut a 23 inch long shingle and nail it above the second shingle beginning from the left side. Or tamko tam seal roof patch sealant or adhesive meeting astm d4586 type i under the corner of each tab 1 from each side and 1 up from the bottom of the shingle. Cut 10 3 8 inches from the second shingle with a utility knife and nail the remaining 29 inches just above the first shingle starting on same side.

Prior to installing the shingles open a bundle and view a few of the shingles to be certain it is the color you selected.