How Do You Install Decra Shingles?
Decra shingles are an excellent roofing option. They offer the warranty of a steel roof, with the appearance of a metal roof. This is the first type of steel roof company to come out with a residential appearance. Read on for details on installing Decra Shingles. CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE FOR REQUIREMENTS. The first and most important thing you must do before installing your Decra shingles is to check your local building code. They may have stronger requirements for putting on the shingles. PREPARE YOUR DECK OR SHEATHING. NEW CONSTRUCTION. If your roof is a brand new structure you may use a minimum of 3/8 exterior plywood or 7/16 OSB (Oriented Strand Board) or some know it as chip board. Do not use fire retardant plywood because it will void the shingles warranty. OVER EXISTING SHINGLES. Cut back the the existing shingles back 8 inches along the eaves and gable ends leaving your sheathing exposed along the perimeter of your roof. UNDERLAYMENT. Use Type 15 (#15 pound felt) as the t
