Asphalt Shingles

JLC Field Guide: Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles offer a good-better-best range for building owners to choose from, and of all prevalent roofing materials, they are easiest to install.

Learn More

Asphalt Shingles Featured Articles

Posted on
Top-Down Roofing

Installing shingles in 4- to 7-foot lifts from the ridge down reduces granule loss... More

Posted on
Common Roofing Errors

Small details can lead to big failures More

Posted on
Step Flashing vs. Continuous Flashing

Both methods are code-approved, but Glenn Mathewson explains why you might not... More

Posted on
Roofing With Asphalt Shingles

A field guide filled with details and best practices for installing durable roofs. More

View All

Asphalt Shingles Instruction

Posted on
Should You Install a Full-Coverage Ice Barrier?

Doug Horgan explains why this might be done and what could go wrong. More

Posted on
Fireproofing an Asphalt Shingle Roof

In a fire-prone area, using Class A-rated shingles is just one part of a sound... More

Posted on
About Those Annoying Cellophane Strips on Asphalt Shingles

Ignore them, or remove them? More

Posted on
Underlayment for Shallow Roofs
Posted on
Installing Continuous Flashing

Code specialist, Glenn Mathewson, takes a look at a recent IRC provision allowing... More

View All
RSS
Close X