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Posted by longshot on April 21, 2007, 2:33 pm
>> I have seen where they cut 6" off and I have also seen where they cut
>> 8" and then the next row 4".
> That's the approach I use.
> Start with a full shingle, cut off 4" on the next row, cut off 8" on the
> next row, then start over with a full shingle on the next row.
> This gives a slightly less formal "rustic" appearance, but more
> importantly, it's better at hiding slight alignment errors between rows
> (vertical joints only line up every 3 rows instead of every other row).
> Anthony
I always measure the entire roof first, just make sure you wont end up with
a little sliver of a tab on the other end. other than that, 1/2 tab/ full
tab... repeat
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> With the standard 3 foot three tab shingles what is the best order of
> courses to stager the joints?
> After the starter course I use a full three tab shingles. Then cut 6
> inches off the end tab of the next course. At this point is where I am
> not sure what to do. Do I cut a full tab off for the number three
> course? And use a two full tab section. Then go to a cut down t 6 inch
> and a full tab for number 4 course. And then repeat? At course five to
> 8 and so on?