They can use feel to determine if the nail is deep enough and in the right location.
Hand nailing roof shingles.
What s better hand nailing roof shingles or nailing with nail gun.
Roofing nails should be driven by hand with a hammer or with a properly adjusted pneumatic nail gun.
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Some roofers believe hand nailing shingles gives them more control over the process.
What is better hand nailing or nailing with a nail gun.
Iko offers two different laminated shingles cambridge xpress and cambridge xtreme 9 5 produced with nailing lanes for the fastening with a nail gun.
Some shingles after roof traffic will cut through the upper shingle leaving an exposed nail head.
Especially if the person doing the nailing is inexperienced or is rushing through the.
Discover the pros and cons of hand nailing and application with a nailgun.
Since hand nailing takes a bit more time they have the chance to correct any mistakes on the spot.
Though this can be achieved with nail guns many roofers tell me there is more room for error.
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A hand nailer can tell better if a nail is high and will give it another hit.
Shingle producers also introduced special designed shingles with zones for accurate nailing.
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Flush with the shingle and not over or under driven.
On the other hand labor costs will be higher.