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How should asphalt shingles be fastened to the roof deck?

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Question: How should asphalt shingles be fastened to the roof deck?
Top Answer (95% of 46 votes): Nails.

Answer: Nails
Explanation: Of course 15 degree roofing nails
Srp inc.
Answer: Nails
Explanation: Nails, based on our installer experience we have found that nails perform better with asphalt shingles. We have seen staples be used but prefer nails.
Top Shield Roofing
Answer: Nails
Explanation: Nails have more holding power than staples. More specifically, roof nails should be galvanized ring-shanked and penetrate through the roof decking at least 3/16" unless over an open-beam ceiling. 3/4" nails are then acceptable.
Roofer Mike Inc
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Answer: Nails
Explanation: Required by the Building Code
Sharp Roofing
Answer: Nails
Explanation: Use six nails be shingle that are long enough to protrude through the roof sheathing.
JPS-WNC llc
Answer: Nails
Explanation: As a MasterElite installer we use 1/ 1/4" nails and 6 nail every shingle to prevent any future issues.
Aci Exteriors LLC
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Answer: Nails
Explanation: Nails always
HAMMER & SONS CONSTRUCTION
Answer: Nails
Explanation: Manufacturers all suggest galvanized roof nails to fasten asphalt shingles. We 6 nail each shingle in order to meet the 130 MPH wind rating which is standard for all shingle manufacturers
American roofing &remodeling
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