So you have a shed, a playhouse, or even a small guesthouse that needs shingling. Br running through the steps below you should be able to create a beautiful, shingled roof.
When you are going to bend copper you need to find the right tool. For most work that you will be doing you won't need a machine or pressure bender but can rent a bending tool at a local parts store.
Duct Tape This is the one item that everybody knows about. Duct tape is perfect for its versatility and durability. Use it when you need to mend broken objects that could use a strong adhesive tape. NASA and the U.S. Military both utilize duct tape for quick fixes.
Step 1 Place the Pipe Take your lever bender and extend the arms so they are laying 180 degrees on a flat table top. Lift the holding clip found on the head of the larger arm up and out of the way. Lay down your pipe in the forming wheeled groove. Slide the pipe to the appropriate portion you wish to bend.
Step 3 - Starter Shingles Install the starter row of shingles across the lower edge of the roof nailing it down. The starter row shingles should be put on with the rain slots (slits in the shingles) upward. Place your first starter shingle flush with the drip edge. Have the shingles overhang the side of the roof by one shingle. Three tab shingles (which you are probably using) Use four nails per shingle. The nails are evenly spaced horizontally between the bottom shingle and the shingles with the rain slots. Make sure not to nail above the sealing strip. Move along the side of the roof attaching shingles flush with each other remembering a one inch overhang as you complete the starter row. Let the last set of shingles overhang off the back of the roof (they will get trimmed later).
They quickly realized that the product had immense house-hold applicability and began producing it for the public. Spray it on any mechanism that may need lubricant. It typically costs between five and eight dollars a can.
Now just continue on with the following rows of shingles making sure the shingles are staggered to prevent leaking. Place the first shingle flush with the drip edge, the lower edge is placed flush to the rain slots of the row underneath. Continue to place the shingles making sure they are laid tight to each other. When you get to the bend of the roof shingles should extend 3-4 inches above the bend with the rain slot being above the bend. Nail the shingles over the bend making sure that there is five inches or less from the bend to the rain slot.
Basic Tool Kit For your average household repair, you will need a basic toolkit. It doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a hammer, some screwdrivers, a wrench or two and some pliers. Most problems can be corrected with these simple tools. This set shouldn't cost you more than thirty to fifty bucks.
If the pipe you wish to bend is to thick or wide for a conventional hand bender contact a general contractor or have the pipe bent for you at a tool store or warehouse rather than purchasing or renting an expensive bending machine you will probably only use a few times.
When you are going to bend copper you need to find the right tool. For most work that you will be doing you won't need a machine or pressure bender but can rent a bending tool at a local parts store.
Duct Tape This is the one item that everybody knows about. Duct tape is perfect for its versatility and durability. Use it when you need to mend broken objects that could use a strong adhesive tape. NASA and the U.S. Military both utilize duct tape for quick fixes.
Step 1 Place the Pipe Take your lever bender and extend the arms so they are laying 180 degrees on a flat table top. Lift the holding clip found on the head of the larger arm up and out of the way. Lay down your pipe in the forming wheeled groove. Slide the pipe to the appropriate portion you wish to bend.
Step 3 - Starter Shingles Install the starter row of shingles across the lower edge of the roof nailing it down. The starter row shingles should be put on with the rain slots (slits in the shingles) upward. Place your first starter shingle flush with the drip edge. Have the shingles overhang the side of the roof by one shingle. Three tab shingles (which you are probably using) Use four nails per shingle. The nails are evenly spaced horizontally between the bottom shingle and the shingles with the rain slots. Make sure not to nail above the sealing strip. Move along the side of the roof attaching shingles flush with each other remembering a one inch overhang as you complete the starter row. Let the last set of shingles overhang off the back of the roof (they will get trimmed later).
They quickly realized that the product had immense house-hold applicability and began producing it for the public. Spray it on any mechanism that may need lubricant. It typically costs between five and eight dollars a can.
Now just continue on with the following rows of shingles making sure the shingles are staggered to prevent leaking. Place the first shingle flush with the drip edge, the lower edge is placed flush to the rain slots of the row underneath. Continue to place the shingles making sure they are laid tight to each other. When you get to the bend of the roof shingles should extend 3-4 inches above the bend with the rain slot being above the bend. Nail the shingles over the bend making sure that there is five inches or less from the bend to the rain slot.
Basic Tool Kit For your average household repair, you will need a basic toolkit. It doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a hammer, some screwdrivers, a wrench or two and some pliers. Most problems can be corrected with these simple tools. This set shouldn't cost you more than thirty to fifty bucks.
If the pipe you wish to bend is to thick or wide for a conventional hand bender contact a general contractor or have the pipe bent for you at a tool store or warehouse rather than purchasing or renting an expensive bending machine you will probably only use a few times.
About the Author:
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Blackfoot Idaho. We focus in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
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