Question about improper installation

[Clint W. Bell]

I inspected a roof yesterday that had staples holding the shingles to the deck board. Some of the staples were poping up. When I checked for the underlayment, the shingles almost came up. My question is, Are staples allowed as a shingle attachment? I read the installation instructions for this type of shingle(asphalt) and it called for nails 1" to the tab, and 4 nails per shingle. Is this a improper installation and would it void any warranties? thank you

[Peter C. Russell]

Was it a MFG. home? they staple the shingles down.

I personally would not.

[wsiegel]

"I read the installation instructions for this type of shingle(asphalt) and it called for nails 1" to the tab, and 4 nails per shingle."

I think you answered your own question. I they are not installed to the manufacturers instructions, it is wrong.

[grusk]

Was it a Mobile Homes/ Manufactured Housing? If it was they still use staples to install shingles.


Gary

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