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Hand nailing roof shingles.
Thursday 27 august 2020 10 06.
What s better hand nailing roof shingles or nailing with nail gun.
Discover the pros and cons of hand nailing and application with a nailgun.
Roofing nails should be driven by hand with a hammer or with a properly adjusted pneumatic nail gun.
On the other hand labor costs will be higher.
Though this can be achieved with nail guns many roofers tell me there is more room for error.
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Some roofers believe hand nailing shingles gives them more control over the process.
Shingle producers also introduced special designed shingles with zones for accurate nailing.
Especially if the person doing the nailing is inexperienced or is rushing through the.
They can use feel to determine if the nail is deep enough and in the right location.
By hand nailing the roof roofers can ensure the nail is properly placed and is nailed in at the correct depth.
A hand nailer can tell better if a nail is high and will give it another hit.
Since hand nailing takes a bit more time they have the chance to correct any mistakes on the spot.
Under pressured tools leave the nails high causing the shingle above to be lifted and suspect to wind blow offs.
Some shingles after roof traffic will cut through the upper shingle leaving an exposed nail head.
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