When applying new roof shingles is it better to use nails or staples?
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I have to decide which of three roofing contractors to use. This is all new to me and I am trying to figure out the differences in the three proposals.
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I’ve Roofed most of my life and started before airguns were readily available and the first introduced were Stapleguns! Before long,In the south they were stopped by home building inspectors because the winds but, in my experience from tearing these roofs off ,is that they tend to CUT the shingle making it easy to blow off! Heat or temp,at installation time,proper gun air pressure setting,correctly placed fastener,all these things,if not taken into consideration could affect life of your roof! I would Recomend coil nail roofing guns and applied at a steady rhythm,throughout the day! Machine gun,rapid sounding,is too fast to correctly apply the nails in the proper area on shingle,or crooked,unseated nails,will void manufacturers warranty as well!Cheapest isn’t always best!Choose a qualified licensed Roofing Contractor and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Your Roof protects your investments below! Good luck