Putting on the shingles! This is a big step forward, because now when you're inside the house, you are now protected from the elements. No rain, snow, or shine inside now.
We used shingles that came in strips. These things are heavy! I could barely climb the ladder with six strips of shingle in my hands. You'd be surprised how sore your ankles can get when standing on the roof with your feet in a downward tilt. My Dad got the worst of it, working with his feet at an upward tilt. He would nail the shingles down as I passed the sheets of shingle to him. (Stand on your heels with your toes in the air for even a few minutes and you'll see what I mean).
The gun that
we used on the roof is a roof nailer. It shoots small nails on the
midpoint of the shingle. The nails are hidden by the overlapped shingle
and ensures that no rain can seep through the shingle. I nick-named
the nailer the "Tommy Gun" because of its round magazine.
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