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TM 71MBERLINEPRESTIQUE 71MBERLINEfr <br /> GH OEFI <br /> NI TION SHINGLES on os FJNITro N'8 <br /> ralELKI <br /> 7JMBERuN E P a 71MBERLINE 'DEFINETION SHINGLES. <br /> APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS <br /> English <br /> Four Nail Pattern <br /> English Size 30inyle: 12,363/8• (305, 924mm) Six Nail Pattern <br /> 1.1•- 16.1336-403mm1 1r- 1rpss -un ml y <br /> Note: These shingles MUST be -gna-r <br /> g 1 2 ,rra 333,,1 Acceptable sn , 1z ,rya -3(311 .= r,,n mL " <br /> from bottom of shingles, not in or '� 31113- +eau• <br /> nailed a nominal 5 5/8" (143mm) r -„ " )I <br /> '""" 7 / 7 j1J -wrynl <br /> 3,7m p,m i <br /> above self seal, as shown. Nails T ( °° _ m I ' ._ f "yGY4' °• <br /> 1 � uurraeuF <br /> should remain unexposed. g �pp•_ <br /> ( 133- 6ml" I IEmml F <br /> i <br /> Plaun,6 up 43+ -112 edner.3 A,a*po.ana Waled .utl no tlme,Van v'Y bomW9e AAVnple. <br /> GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS <br /> • ROOF DECKS: Wood decks must be well - seasoned, (25mm) up from bottom of the shingle. Press shingle firmly into <br /> supported, and tightly- constructed with maximum 6" (152mm) the adhesive. For maximum wind resistance along rakes, install <br /> wide lumber, having adequate nail - holding capacity and a smooth GAF -Elk Starter Strip Shingles with GAF -Elk Dura -Grip sealant or <br /> surface. Plywood or OSB decking as recommended by APA -The cement shingles to underlayment and each other in a 4" (102mm) <br /> Engineered Wood Assn. is acceptable. Do not fasten shingles width of asphalt plastic cement. Caution: Apply ONLY a thin <br /> directly to insulation or insulated deck unless authorized in writing uniform layer of asphalt plastic cement less than 1/8" (3mm) thick. <br /> by GAF -Elk. Roof decks and existing surfacing material must be Excess amounts can cause blistering of the shingles and may <br /> dry prior to application of shingles. soften the asphalt in certain underlayments, including <br /> • UNDERLAYMENT: Underlayment beneath shingles has many StormGuard ®, Weather Watch and other GAF -Elk Leak Barriers, <br /> benefits, including preventing wind- driven rain from reaching the resulting in the asphalt flowing, dripping and staining. <br /> interior of the building and preventing sap in some wood decking • RELEASE FILM: The film strips on the back of each shingle <br /> from reacting with asphalt shingles.Underlayment is also required are to prevent sticking together of the shingles while in the bundle. <br /> by many code bodies and is required to maintain the UL Class A Their removal is NOT required during application. <br /> fire rating. Where an underlayment is to be installed, use • MANSARD AND STEEP SLOPE APPLICATIONS: For <br /> a breather -type underlayment such as GAF -Elk Shingle- Mate ® , roof slopes greater than 21" per foot (1750mm /m), shingle must be <br /> Leatherback or Deck - Armor' underlayment. hand sealed (DO NOT use on vertical side walls). See "Wind <br /> • FASTENERS: Use only zinc - coated steel or aluminum, 10 -12 Resistance /Hand Sealing" for the application of adhesive. <br /> gauge, barbed, deformed or smooth shank roofing nails with heads • SHINGLE TAB ADHESIVE: Use asphalt plastic cement <br /> 3/8" (10mm) to 7/16" (12mm) in diameter. Fasteners should be conforming to ASTM D4586 Type I or II. <br /> long enough to penetrate at least 3/4" (19mm) into wood decks or • THROUGH VENTILATION: All roof structures must be <br /> just through the plywood decks. Fasteners must be driven flush provided with through ventilation to prevent entrapment of <br /> with the surface of the shingle. Overdriving will damage the moisture -laden air behind roof sheathing. Proper ventilation is also <br /> shingle. Raised fasteners will interfere with the sealing of the necessary to prevent mold growth. Ventilation provisions must at <br /> shingles and can back out. least meet or exceed current F.H.A., H.U.D. or local code minimum <br /> • WIND RESISTANCE /HAND SEALING: These shingles have requirements. Note: Minimum net free ventilation area of 1 sq. foot <br /> a special thermal sealant that firmly bonds the shingles together per 150 sq. feet (1 sq. meter per 150 sq. meters) of ceiling area is <br /> after application when exposed to sun and warm temperatures. required. When vents are located at the eaves and near the roof's <br /> Shingles installed in Fall or Winter may not seal until the following peak (balanced) for maximum air flow, ventilation may be reduced <br /> Spring. If shingles are damaged by winds before sealing or are not to 1 sq. foot per 300 sq. feet (1 sq. meter per 300 sq. meters). <br /> exposed to adequate surface temperatures, or if the self - sealant • NON - CORRODING METAL DRIP EDGES: Recommended <br /> gets dirty, the shingles may never seal. Failure to seal under these along rake and eave edges on all decks, especially plywood decks. <br /> circumstances results from the nature of self - sealing shingles and • EXPOSED METAL: All exposed metal surfaces (flashing, <br /> is not a manufacturing defect. To insure immediate sealing, apply 4 vents, etc.) should be painted with matching GAF -Elk roof <br /> quarter -sized dabs of shingle tab adhesive on the back of the accessory paint. <br /> shingle 1" (25mm) and 13" (330mm) in from each side and 1" <br />