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TM .= 7 l ME I /MBERL/N OEF /NlT /oN SH/NGL ES H OEFb NITIGN` SH/NOI_ Eg 'ELK' 7jMBEpjjN IG H OEF /NIT /ON SHINGLES SHINGLEg APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS English Four Nail Pattern Engbsn Size Sningle: 12'x364/8• (305 r 924m.m) Six Nail Pattern Note: These shingles MUST be „•_,/ _w „_ V_amm nailed a nominal 5 5/8" (143mm) r- ro - gym) 17-1 from bottom of shingles, not in or ,z .rn1- Mm, 7 I s,z,n , 7, ` above self seal, as shown. Nails — - -( _. _ ,_._ . •-� should remain unexposed. ""�°° " (_ "� „ sI ,iii ru�m I i -i 'Paw nas up m,.,n m MK. 0.0 aeiuln es;nanlM. .r4 clos,.17 emnsE9e .0. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS • ROOF DECKS: Wood decks must be well- seasoned, (25mm) up from bottom of the shingle. Press shingle firmly into supported, and tightly- constructed with maximum 6" (152mm) the adhesive. For maximum wind resistance along rakes, install wide lumber, having adequate nail - holding capacity and a smooth GAF -Elk Starter Strip Shingles with GAF -Elk Dura - Grip® sealant or surface. Plywood or OSB decking as recommended by APA -The cement shingles to underlayment and each other in a 4" (102mm) Engineered Wood Assn. is acceptable. Do not fasten shingles width of asphalt plastic cement. Caution: Apply ONLY a thin directly to insulation or insulated deck unless authorized in writing uniform layer of asphalt plastic cement less than 1/8" (3mm) thick. by GAF -Elk. Roof decks and existing surfacing material must be Excess amounts can cause blistering of the shingles and may dry prior to application of shingles. soften the asphalt in certain underlayments, including • UNDERLAYMENT: Underlayment beneath shingles has many StormGuard°, Weather Watch® and other GAF -Elk Leak Barriers, benefits, including preventing wind - driven rain from reaching the resulting in the asphalt flowing, dripping and staining. interior of the building and preventing sap in some wood decking • RELEASE FILM: The film strips on the back of each shingle from reacting with asphalt shingles.Underlayment is also required are to prevent sticking together of the shingles while in the bundle. by many code bodies and is required to maintain the UL Class A Their removal is NOT required during application. fire rating. Where an underlayment is to be installed, use • MANSARD AND STEEP SLOPE APPLICATIONS: For a breather -type underlayment such as GAF -Elk Shingle - Mate, roof slopes greater than 21" per foot (1750mm /m), shingle must be Leatherback• or Deck - Armor'" underlayment. hand sealed (DO NOT use on vertical side walls). See "Wind • FASTENERS: Use only zinc - coated steel or aluminum, 10 -12 Resistance /Hand Sealing" for the application of adhesive. gauge, barbed, deformed or smooth shank roofing nails with heads • SHINGLE TAB ADHESIVE: Use asphalt plastic cement 3/8" (10mm) to 7/16" (12mm) in diameter. Fasteners should be conforming to ASTM D4586 Type I or II. long enough to penetrate at least 3/4" (19mm) into wood decks or • THROUGH VENTILATION: All roof structures must be just through the plywood decks. Fasteners must be driven flush provided with through ventilation to prevent entrapment of with the surface of the shingle. Overdriving will damage the moisture -laden air behind roof sheathing. Proper ventilation is also shingle. Raised fasteners will interfere with the sealing of the necessary to prevent mold growth. Ventilation provisions must at shingles and can back out. least meet or exceed current F.H.A., H.U.D. or local code minimum • WIND RESISTANCE /HAND SEALING: These shingles have requirements. Note: Minimum net free ventilation area of 1 sq. foot 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 after application when exposed to sun and warm temperatures. required. When vents are located at the eaves and near the roof's Shingles installed in Fall or Winter may not seal until the following peak (balanced) for maximum air flow, ventilation may be reduced 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). exposed to adequate surface temperatures, or if the self - sealant • NON - CORRODING METAL DRIP EDGES: Recommended gets dirty, the shingles may never seal. Failure to seal under these along rake and eave edges on all decks, especially plywood decks. circumstances results from the nature of self - sealing shingles and • EXPOSED METAL: All exposed metal surfaces (flashing, is not a manufacturing defect. To insure immediate sealing, apply 4 vents, etc.) should be painted with matching GAF -Elk roof quarter -sized dabs of shingle tab adhesive on the back of the accessory paint. shingle 1" (25mm) and 13" (330mm) in from each side and 1"