I would not recommend using asphalt shingles on siding.
Using roofing shingles as siding.
Can i use roof shingles for exterior siding.
Continue all the way across.
For example 16 inch long shingles should be installed with about 5 inch exposures.
We suggest that you view a roofing display or several shingles to get a better idea of the actual color.
Some people refer to that as gasoline siding because it will spread fire very quickly 12 28 2011 02 32 pm.
See siding asphalt roof shingles on walls for details.
Apply a shingle then a piece of flashing then a shingle and so on so that each piece of flashing rests on top of the lower course and is covered by the upper course.
You will be using the top solid side.
Put this up so the bottom flap side will be over the upside down one.
Overall metal shingles cost more than either asphalt or wood shingles on the order of 265 to 375 per square.
Use roofing cement to patch small holes and cracks and to secure loose or curling shingles.
Now cut one shingle so one flap and top is off 2 3rds size.
Attach each shingle with two 1 1 4 roofing nails driving the nail heads flush with the wood but not into the wood.
We do not recommend using roof shingles for exterior siding but if you are going to attempt that anyway be sure that you follow the appropriate vertical and near vertical nailing instructions for the roof shingles.
Using roofing nails put up one layer of the solid half shingles.
You ll need to pry the siding outward to slip in the flashing.
Any chance you have the mediterranean palm siding color in roof shingles.
If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb.
Using this chalk line method extend the first row around the entire shed.
I am considering using a dark red shingle on my log house looking home.
New roofing can be placed over.
If asphalt roofing has deteriorated beyond repair it is time to install new roofing.
The shingles should also be installed to provide triple coverage with three layers of shingles covering the wall.
However you can potentially save money using metal shingles to re roof by.
In some cases you ll have to remove the siding.
To achieve this the exposures should be slightly less than one third the length of the shingle.
To accurately judge your shingle and color choice we recommend that you view it on an actual roof with a pitch similar to your own roof prior to making your final color selection.
Consider getting some roof tar and glueing down this layer.
Do not apply too much cement or the shingles will not lie flat and will be more vul nerable to wind damage.
Otherwise you ll find them falling off of the building.
