On May 25, 11:43 am, danbo wrote:
1. Drip edge - leave away from the eave, like 1/4 or 1/2 inch, even if
putting gutters under? Also, how much should they overlap on the
eaves - I've seen 3 inches and 6 inches? Do I need to use roof cement
to adhere the felt to the drip edges?

I've watched many a professional, and even done it a few times myself
over the years. Looks like they always jam it right up against the
edge.

2. Vents - the holes are cut for the vents, but I assume I won't put
them on until I after I shingle (which means cutting the shingles out
of the hole).

You treat it as a shingle. Install the flange on top of any shingles
below it, and install any shingles above it over the top of the
flange.

3. Ridge shingles - is just cutting separate tabs from 3-tabs an
acceptable ridge?

That's what we've always done. That's what every professional I've
ever dealt with has done. I think it's common practice.

You actually just cut the whole shingle in 1/3s, not just the tabs.

4. Nailing or stapling roofing felt - it seems like stapling would be
enough.

Stapling is faster. Either is adequate, because you're putting the
shingles on over it, and you're going to nail the s#it out of the
shingles, right through the felt. Use nails with plastic washers if
you use nails on the felt.