How Do You Nail Through Concrete Shingles?
Whether you’re repairing damage to your roof or doing a complete roofing job, many home roofs require concrete shingles. Concrete shingles are strong and durable, requiring little maintenance, but because of the density of the material, installation can be difficult. Placing the shingles correctly requires not only the correct positioning of the shingles, but that you use the right materials for nailing them into place. Once you have the procedure and materials in hand, though, installation of concrete shingles can be quick, leaving you with a beautiful roof that can last decades. Place the shingle on the wood batten (strips of wood on the rooftop for securing the shingles to) or plywood sheathing on your roof. Position the shingle so that the corrosion-resistant nails go into the shingle at least 1/2 inch above the tab slots placed beneath the horizontally running tar strip on the rear of the shingle. Place the nails between the tar strip and the tabs beneath. The nails should also go
