By hand nailing the roof roofers can ensure the nail is properly placed and is nailed in at the correct depth.
Hand nailing roof shingles.
Discover the pros and cons of hand nailing and application with a nailgun.
On the other hand labor costs will be higher.
Under pressured tools leave the nails high causing the shingle above to be lifted and suspect to wind blow offs.
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Flush with the shingle and not over or under driven.
Shingle producers also introduced special designed shingles with zones for accurate nailing.
What is better hand nailing or nailing with a nail gun.
But the main question is.
Some roofers believe hand nailing shingles gives them more control over the process.
Some shingles after roof traffic will cut through the upper shingle leaving an exposed nail head.
What s better hand nailing roof shingles or nailing with nail gun.
Especially if the person doing the nailing is inexperienced or is rushing through the.
A hand nailer can tell better if a nail is high and will give it another hit.
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Nail guns that are improperly adjusted can result in either under penetration or over penetration of the roofing nails which then affects the shingle s performance.
Roofing nails should be driven by hand with a hammer or with a properly adjusted pneumatic nail gun.
They can use feel to determine if the nail is deep enough and in the right location.