Roofing In Valleys

In a proper open valley application.

Roofing in valleys.

Open valleys are protected by a combination of ice and water shield and metal. Many roofers cut the shingles across because they say it s safer. To secure the roof valley flashing nail it down carefully. Closed cut and long island roof valleys.

Valleys are typically found where gable dormer roofs meet the main roof or when a house has angled wings or additions where two roof sections in different planes meet. Open valleys are so defined because the valley line remains uncovered by the primary roofing material. There are two main styles. Ensure ice and water protector has been installed along the valley first.

Only nail at the edges with only enough nails to. The valley area of a roof the straight lines formed when two different planes of the roof meet is a critical area that handles a tremendous amount of water run off. Closed valleys use the primary roofing material usually shingle or tile to cover the valley and give an appearance of continuity across the roof. 1 row 3 of ice and water shield is applied in the center of the valley.

Then starting at the base of the. For the next two shingling methods closed cut and long island valleys i work out of the valley using laminated shingles instead of working toward the valley with three tab shingles.