Installation Instructions

StormMaster Shake GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Atlas Roofing
section #11 for 130 mph High Wind Application.) Trim off tabs and apply with 1/4" to 3/8" overhang
on the eaves. Note the seal-down feature should be in line with the eave. In order to offset seams,
cut 6" off the left end of the first shingle. Begin application at lower left rake of roof, and then
continue across with full-length shingle, nailed with 4 nails equally spaced across the shingle and
nailed 3" up from the eave. See Diagram #4. (See Special Requirement Section #11 for 130 mph
High Wind Application.)
First Course: Begin first full shingle at lower left rake of roof or right of vertical chalk line and
continue course across roof with full shingles laid flush with starter course and fastened with 4
nails, placed as specified. Note: an optional band of asphalt plastic cement meeting ASTM D-4586
may be applied to the rake of the roof with each shingle course to enhance wind resistance and to
resist wind driven rain infiltration. See Diagram #5.
Second Course: Cut 5" off the left end of a shingle and apply the remaining larger piece over the
first course shingle, flush with the left edge and exposing the first course 5 5/8". Proceed with full
shingle across roof maintaining 5 5/8" exposure. See Diagram #5.
Third Course: Cut 10” off the left edge of a shingle and apply the remaining larger piece over the
second course shingle, flush with the left edge and exposing the second course 5 5/8”. Proceed
with full shingle across roof maintaining 5 5/8” exposure. See Diagram #5.
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