As we have discussed, roofing materials take more punishment from mother nature than any other surface on your home.

So while many of you are having new roofs put on your home, are the workers on your home using the best technique?

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There are a few different ways to attach shingles to your roof decking.
Three common ways to do it:
-Conventional nailing
-Pneumatic nailing with staples
-Pneumatic nailing with coil nails

Conventional Nailing:

The old hammer or roofing hatchet and 1 nail at a time has been around since shingles were invented.

It is a time proven way to work, always.

They don't turn loose over time and they hold very well.

The downside is a mashed finger now and then and it takes a little longer to install.

Pneumatic Nailing with Staples:

This method works okay.

It has two holding points in the roof sheathing and is much faster than conventional nailing.

The downside is fluctuation of compress air in the delivery system and with high temperatures on shingles, sometimes the wire
staples will shoot almost thru the shingle and over time they will surely come off during a wind event.

Pneumatic Nailing with Coil Nails:

This method works as well as the staple method as the staple method being faster and this saving labor over the conventional method.

But it too has its downside and that is also when the temperatures are scorching hot, with pressure fluctuation in the delivery system of air, the nails can shoot almost through the shingle and can be holding by a small amount of the shingle causing blow offs during a storm.

Another problem, with the ability to nail fast, the installer can miss the proper nailing area in the shingle and cause the shingle not to perform as designed.

"What I have learned over the years of building experience, is to stay with what works for me. Yes, I have used all the methods I have mentioned, but I have had problems with all. The one that I have had the least problem with is the hammer and conventional nail," said Kenny.

Kenny Guffey Construction LLC, has 34 years experience in the residential building industry and is fully licensed and insured.