Choreboy wrote:
tom wrote:

Choreboy wrote:

Stapling sounds like a fast way to fasten felt to roof planks. Is it
more likely to leak than nailing? (A roofing nail has a head, but
maybe
the felt seals better around the leg of a staple.)
What length staples should be used? Where should they be placed?

Just be careful walking on the stapled felt, especially if the roof has
much pitch to it. It'll tear, and you'll go sliding off. I recommend
inch and a quarter nails through 30# felt for dangerous pitches. Tom

My BIL used shingle nails about that long, so I guess he was right and I
was wrong. What do you think of the tin tabs mentioned above, with the
1" washers?


Overkill if you are covering the felt the same day you lay it. The
discussion of useing them is for weathering in a roof with felt that
won't be covered for a day or two (or longer). Staples (1/2") in a
swing tacker is all that is required in your case.


What's a dangerous pitch? My roof is 6/12. I find it significantly
worse than the
porch's 5/12. In the past I've used a rope when working near the eaves.
I want to use roof jacks for peace of mind and convenience. My BIL is
against it.

What is his objection? They are a standard tool for working on roofs.
I roofed my house 5/12 without them but that is a fairly mild pitch. I
re-roofed two sheds and the garage last year at about 6/12 and used
them. I wouldn't consider not using them on that pitch. While you
-can- work a 6/12 without them, you will be constantly worried about
your traction and balance.

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Harry K