Title: Install asphalt roof shingles.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Installing Roofing

Installation should include

- keeping asphalt roof shingles flush to the surface
- following the nail pattern specified by the manufacturer
- maintaining exposure requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the slope of a roof affect the shingle application?
- What effect does the weight of a single shingle have on full installation?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27112 Roof Framing describes the most common roof types and introduces basic roof framing components. Includes instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Covers stick-built and truss-built roofs, and includes the basics of roof sheathing installation.