If you’re looking for “How To Roofing Shingles” information, you’ve come to the right place. A key to both speed and quality is avoiding dark circles.

“Shines” are nails that have been driven too low and show through the exposed part of the shingle. They are a common cause of leaks on shingle roofs that have been installed with a nail gun.

The best way to avoid them is to focus directly on the nail line while nailing. When you focus on that line, your brain and arm will go on “autopilot” putting the nails in the right place.

You’ll find that when you get one, it’s because you let your concentration slip away. Over time, focusing on the nail line becomes a habit that you won’t have to work on.

Roofing Shingles – How To Fix The Few Shingles You Get!

Some roofers fix all of these problems at the end of the job, but it’s best to fix them as they occur. There are two reasons for this;

First of all, if you wait until the end of the job, you’ll probably miss some… and they can come back to haunt you later.

Also, they are a hassle to fix. It breaks your rhythm and slows you down. If you have to stop and fix each one as you go, you’ll find that you’re much more careful where you put the nails.

The best way to repair one of these potential leaks is to pull out the nail, pry up the shingle, and seal the hole with flashing cement. Some cement will come out of the hole, but this can be masked with a few granules to make a permanent, invisible repair.