Installation Instructions

StormMaster Shake GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Atlas Roofing
Course Completion: Begin Fourth course application cycle, with full shingle (same as First Course
method) and continue with full shingle across roof. Continuation of this staggered course cycle
must be followed to achieve correct pattern appearance.
10.) STEEP SLOPE AND MANSARD APPLICATIONS:
Immediately upon application to slopes exceeding 45 degrees (or 12” per ft.), apply six (6) quarter
size spots of asphalt plastic cement under each shingle. All six spots are to be approximately 1” up
from the bottom edge of the shingle and spaced equally across the shingle with the two outer spots
located 1” in from each outer edge. The cement should not be exposed when shingles are pressed
into position. Excessive use of roofing cement can cause shingles to blister.
CAUTION: STEEP SLOPE AND MANSARD APPLICATIONS BOTH REQUIRE 6 NAILS EVENLY SPACED
ALONG THE LENGTH OF EACH SHINGLE. (See DIAGRAM #7 for proper fastening instructions.)
11.) 130 MPH HIGH WIND APPLICATION:
To achieve the 130 MPH Wind Warranty provision the following products are REQUIRED in the 130
MPH roof covering assembly: PRO-CUT® STARTER STRIP, ATLAS PRO-CUT® HIP AND RIDGE
SHINGLES, and one or more of these ATLAS UNDERLAYMENTS - Min. ATLAS #30 ASTM D 4869,
GORILLA GUARD®, SUMMIT® SYNTHETIC, and/or WEATHERMASTER® Granular Underlayment, and
the 6 NAIL FASTENING METHOD. If the above described method is not followed, the shingle will be
covered by a 110 mph Wind Warranty. See ATLAS SIGNATURE SELECT® LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
HIGH WIND WARRANTY PROVISION. (See DIAGRAM #7 for proper fastening instructions.)
12.) HIP AND RIDGE
(NOTE: Atlas Pro-Cut® Hip & Ridge featuring Scotchgardf must be used as hip and ridge for the roof
to qualify for Scotchgard Limited Warranty Coverage.) To prevent cracking in cold climates when
applying to hips and ridges, shingles must be sufficiently warm and flexible. Apply Atlas Pro-Cut®
Hip & Ridge shingles with a 5 5/8" exposure, beginning at the bottom of the hip or from the end of
the ridge in the direction opposite of prevailing winds. Use two nails per shingle, as specified under
Section 8–Fastening, with one nail on each side, 6” back from the exposed end and 1" up from the
edge so succeeding shingles conceal nail heads. Trim final shingle to fit and set in plastic cement.
(See special requirement section #11 for 130 mph High Wind Application.) See Diagram #6. When
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