For a decade i said staples when used correctly were better.
Why is a hand nailed roof better.
There is a right way and a wrong way to nail a shingle to a roof.
Taking into consideration the same size nail is used.
We ve taken the time to list the main issues with using nail guns to emphasize the importance of our roofing method.
It is all about timing skill level and money.
The answer is not simple because both methods of installing the shingles have strengths and weaknesses.
If you had the choice between a hand nailed roof and a roof that could be installed incorrectly with a nail gun for the same price why not choose peace of mind and quality.
A diy er cannot produce like a skilled hand nail roofer but also cannot afford to rent the tools for a week.
The head of the nail has been driven in to the point it is fully against the shingle pressing the shingle tightly aginst the deck below.
I ve been in the roofing industry in the vancouver area since 1986.
I have also torn off both hand nailed roofs and gun nailed roofs.
So which is better a hand nailed roof or using a nail gun.
My reason was we used staples to roof with but had to order them because there was no supplier in the tiny town of pierre sd in the 70s.
Lets look at why for a moment.
The next day the house was destroyed by a tornado.
Some things are best left unchanged however and roofing by hand is one of them.
Most times the roofs that have been put on with a nailer all nails stay in the wood when tearing off.
Both are approved ways to install shingles.
It does a better job of fastening the shingles to your home.
At the end of the day the placement of each nail will determine the durability of your shingles.
So what s the answer.
Hand nailed roofs most nails come out during tear off.
We ran out of staples and had to hand nail over half of a new home.
The nail is properly applied.
Air nailed roof shingles.
Is it better to fasten the shingles by hand nailing or using a pneumatic nail gun.
We hand nail every shingle the old fashioned way.
Shingles are designed to be nailed in specific locations and the nail must be driven to a certain depth.
It is important to determine the correct answer on a roof to roof basis instead of predetermined installer preference.
My father before me since 1946.
Why do you g.
For the diy er hand nailing a roof with proper instruction.
The importance of nail placement.
During this time we ve seen a lot of changes to the residential roofing industry everything from products methods and tools.
