C e r t a i n T e e d S h i n g l e A p p l i c a t o r ’ s M a n u a l

Grand Manor
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®

and Carriage House ®

90

YOUR OBJECTIVE: STEEP

60 (21/12)

To learn the correct method of installing each Slope Application

(over 21/12)
of these roofing products. STANDARD
Slope Application
(4/12 up to 21/12)

These shingles are “best” quality roofing products This means that 18.5 (4/12)
Low Slope Application (below 4/12)
when offering a choice of “good,” “better” and “best” products, LOW 9.5 (2/12)
these shingles would fall in the “best” category. Do Not Apply Shingles
Below 2/12 Slope
0 (0/12)

Figure 19-2: Slope definitions.

LOW SLOPES: All roof shingles applied to a low slope deck (2"
to below 4" per foot) require the use of CertainTeed WinterGuard®
Waterproofing Shingle Underlayment, or its equivalent,* applied
over the entire deck surface. Consult the WinterGuard and individual
shingle application instructions for details.
* For low slopes, underlayment equivalents to WinterGuard include:
1) waterproofing shingle underlayments meeting ASTM D1970;
2) in areas not prone to snow or ice, two layers of 36"(915 mm)
Figure 19-1: Super Heavy-Weight Construction. wide felt shingle underlayment lapped 19"(485 mm).
These types of super heavy-weight shingles were invented by These 3) in areas not prone to snow or ice, two layers of CertainTeed’s
types of super heavy-weight shingles were invented by CertainTeed, DiamondDeck or RoofRunner™ in shingle fashion (half lap)
and are made of two full laminated shingles. The per the low-slope application instructions.
bottom laminate is a full-size shingle without slots or cutouts. The Shingle underlayment should meet ASTM D6757, ASTM D4869
top laminate shingle incorporates color, shape and design options. Type I or ASTM D226 Type I Ensure sufficient deck ventilation when
Grand Manor® also has one or more smaller tabs attached to the top DiamondDeck, RoofRunner or other synthetic underlayment is
full shingle to enhance its dimensionality (Figure 19-1). installed.
These shingles feature the benefit of multiple-layer water
protection. This means that, when installed, four full shingles are THE ROOF DECK* MUST BE AT LEAST: 3 ⁄8 " (9.5 mm)
layered over the entire roof. This is quadruple coverage! thick plywood, or 7 ⁄16 " (11 mm) thick non-veneer, or nominal
1" (25 mm) thick wood deck.
OTHER FEATURES OF THESE SHINGLES INCLUDE: COLD WEATHER CLIMATES (ALL SLOPES): Application of
u Extra large 18" x 36" shingles installed at an 8" exposure. WinterGuard or a waterproofing shingle underlayment meeting ASTM
u Fastening, steep slopes, and flashing requirements are special D1970 is strongly recommended whenever there is a possibility of
because of the thickness, design, and weight of the products. ice build-up. Follow manufacturer’s application instructions.
FOR UL FIRE RATING, underlayment may be required. Apply flat FLASHING: Corrosion-resistant flashing must be used to help
and unwrinkled. prevent leaks where a roof meets a wall, another roof, a chimney
or other objects that penetrate a roof.
STANDARD OR STEEP SLOPES: CertainTeed recommends SEALING: Shingle sealing may be delayed if shingles are applied
DiamondDeck®, Synthetic Underlayment, RoofRunner™, Roofers’ in cool weather and may be further delayed by airborne dust
Select® High Performance Underlayment, or shingle underlayment accumulation. If any shingles have not sealed after a reasonable
meeting ASTM D226, D4869 or D6757. Always ensure sufficient deck time period, hand sealing may be necessary.
ventilation, and take particular care when DiamondDeck, RoofRunner
or other synthetic underlayment is installed. Follow manufacturer’s CAUTION: To prevent cracking, shingles must be sufficiently warm
application instructions. to allow proper forming for hips and ridges.
WARRANTY: These shingles are warranted against manufacturing
defects and are covered by SureStart™ protection. See the warranty
itself for specific details and limitations.
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* IMPORTANT: To prevent slippage of the laminated tabs (shown
cross-hatched above) when individual shingles meet a wall, ridge,
and on steep slopes (greater than 21" per foot), each laminated tab at
the junction must be fastened individually with an additional fastener
as shown. Fasteners applied to the tabs in this manner are to be
horizontally centered on the laminated tab and placed within 11 ⁄2 "
of the upper edge of the shingle. To protect against slippage of the
laminated tabs during application of these shingles in hot weather, it
s might become necessary to fasten all the tabs individually as described
FAST ENING above. This would require the use of an additional 100 nails per
t standard square.
CAUTION: Excessive use of roofing cement can cause shingles to blister.
Shingle
Roof s
Deck
C LEAN - DEC K APPLIC ATIO N METHO D F OR
Proper Crooked Under- Over- G RAN D MAN O R O R C ARRIAG E HOUS E
Nailing Driven Driven t
Figure 19-3: Proper and improper nailing. FOUR-AND-ONE-HALF-INCH OFFSET, SINGLE-COLUMN,
VERTICAL RACKING METHOD (“RACKING”)
IMPORTANT: For decks 3 ⁄4 " (19 mm) thick or thicker, nails must
go at least 3 ⁄4 " (19 mm) into the deck. On thinner decks, nails must
go at least 1 ⁄8 " (3.2 mm) through the deck.
Nails must be 11- or 12-gauge roofing nails, corrosion-resistant,
with at least 3 ⁄8 " (9.5 mm) heads, and at least 11 ⁄2 " (38 mm)
long for clean-decks and 13 ⁄4 " (44 mm) long for roof-overs using
Grand Manor®; for Carriage House ®nails must be 11 ⁄4 " (31 mm)
long for clean-decks and 11⁄2" (38 mm) long for roof-overs.
NOTE: Nails are required for these products.

LOW AND STANDARD SLOPE

Use five nails for every full shingle.

Figure 19-6: Vertical Racking Method.

1'' 1'' STARTER COURSE:
(25 mm) (25 mm)
u When installing Grand Manor, the starter course ­is made of the
5/8'' 8 5/8'' shingle itself, from which the 8" lower portion has been removed,
(16 mm) (220 mm) or of CertainTeed high-performance starter (10").

Figure 19-4: Use five nails for every full Grand Manor, 36'' (915 mm)
or Carriage House. Full Length

STEEP SLOPE 10''

Starter Shingle
Use seven nails and three spots of asphalt roofing cement for every full (250 mm)
Grand Manor. Use five nails and three spots of asphalt roofing cement
for every full Carriage House. Apply asphalt roofing cement
1" (25 mm) from edge of shingle (Figure 19-5). Asphalt roofing R e m o v e t h i s p o r t i o n
cement meeting ASTM D 4586 Type II is suggested.

1 1/2''
(38 mm) Figure 19-7: Make starter shingles by removing the 8" lower portion.
1'' or less
1''
(25 mm) (25 mm) u When installing Carriage House, the starter course will consist
of Carriage House shingles from which the 8" lower portion has
5/8'' 8 5/8'' been removed. The easiest way to do this is by cutting straight
(16 mm) (220 mm)
across the length of the shingle just above the top of the cutouts
1'' (Figure 19-7).
(25 mm) Roofing Cement

Figure 19-5: When installing Grand Manor on steep slopes,

use seven nails and three spots of asphalt roofing cement.
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Here’s a Tip…Make sure you have many large new hook blades on hand when installing these products.
Cutting the double-thick shingles from the top granule side will quickly dull the blades.
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u For both shingle styles, cut 4 1 ⁄2 " off the length of the left side of 2ND COURSE: Cut 4 1 ⁄2 " off the left end of a shingle. Apply the
the first starter strip and apply at the lower left corner of the roof. remaining larger piece over the first-course shingle, flush with the
This 31 1 ⁄2 " starter strip should overhang the rakes and eaves left edge and leaving 8" of the first course exposed. Snap chalk lines
1 ⁄ 2 " when drip edge is used or 3 ⁄ 4 " when no drip edge is used. horizontally and vertically, as necessary (Figure 19-9). Be sure to
Continue with full 36" lengths of starter strips all along the eaves check for proper alignment.
(Figure 19-8).
SUCCEEDING COURSES:
1ST COURSE: The first course starts with a full shingle at the lower u Begin the application of succeeding courses by alternating the

left corner of the roof. Keep the tabs flush with the left and bottom placement of full shingles, and shingles with 4 1 ⁄2 ” cut off the left
edges of the starter course (Figure 19-9). edge, up the rake in a single column.
u Fasten each full shingle with four fasteners, leaving the right tab
edge unfastened until later.
u Fasten each trimmed shingle (311 ⁄2 ”) using five fasteners.

COMPLETING COURSES:
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50 m f de Across the roof, full shingles are to be butted against the right
2' ' ( Lap
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Roo
Side side of applied shingles in each course (Figure 19-10).
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purposely left unfastened, carefully lift the loose shingle end, so
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Firs Eave
Edg a n d s
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Figure 19-8: Standard slope underlayment and starter drip edge details.
courses across the roof.

INSTALLING VALLEYS:
R id g e
u Open valleys are strongly recommended, but not required.
ck Closed-cut and woven valleys while not recommended are acceptable
Roof De
if the shingles are applied without cracking, buckling, or damaging
them when shaped into the valley.
u When installing an open valley, use 16 oz. copper flashing at a
aym ent minimum (or its equivalent) over WinterGuard® Waterproofing
U nderl
mm) Shingle Underlayment (or its equivalent). Preformed “W” style
2 '' ( 5 0 L a p
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Figure 19-9: Applying the first 3 courses on a standard slope.

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Here’s a Tip…Other tools used by contractors to cut these products include the 3 3⁄8" battery-operated power saw offered by
several manufacturers with a carbide blade, asbestos shingle cutters, large heavy-duty paper cutters and
sheet metal shears with replaceable blades.
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Figure 19-10: “Vertical Racking” installation schematic.

For capping hip and ridge, apply

CertainTeed Shangle® Ridge shingles
of a like color.

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Figure 19-11 Valley installation for Grand Manor®. Figure 19-12: Valley installation for Carriage House®.

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INSTALLING STEP FLASHING: Use 10" by 5" corrosion-resistant
metal such as copper. For the first course of Carriage House® only, C ARRIAGE HO US E ALTERN ATI V E
use a 12" by 5" piece of metal flashing (Figure 19-14). C LEAN - DEC K APPLIC ATIO N MET H OD
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SIX-COURSE, FOUR-AND-ONE-HALF INCH, STEPPED-OFF
DIAGONAL METHOD (“FOUR-AND-ONE-HALF OFF, SIX UP”)
10'' (250 mm) Because of the potential for “patterning” to appear, Grand Manor
2'' (50 mm) Minimum
Minimum should not be installed using stepped-off methods. However,
Carriage House may be installed using the “Six-Course, Four-and-
3'' (75 mm) One-Half Inch, Stepped-Off Diagonal Method.” This installation
Minimum calls for the removal of a half tab for each step.
Fold down
counter flashing
over step flashing

2' ' La p Fasten

(5 0 m m ) Flashing
m in im um To Roof
Counter
Flashing

Figure 19-15: Four-and One-Half Off, Six Up (Carriage House).

STARTER COURSE:
Apron Fla
shing 1. The starter course can be made from Carriage House shingles
which the 8" tabs (including corresponding portion of under-shin-
gle) have been removed. Cut 4½" off the length of the left side
of the first starter strip and apply at lower left corner of the roof.
Figure 19-13: Metal step flashing for Grand Manor®. This 31½" long starter strip should overhang rakes and eaves ½"
Metal Step Flashing when drip edge is used, or ¾" when no drip edge is used.
2. Locate fasteners in starter strip about 1½" up from the bottom
edge, so they are centered under the first-course tabs. Continue
with full 10" by 36" lengths along the eaves (Figure 19-15).
10'' (250 mm)
2'' (50 mm) Minimum
Minimum
1ST COURSE: Apply a full shingle at the lower left corner of the
3'' (75 mm) roof, tabs flush with starter course (Figure 19-15).
Minimum

2ND THROUGH 6TH COURSES:

Fold down
counter flashing 1. The second course is begun by cutting 4½" off the left end of a
over step flashing Fasten shingle, and applying this 31½" piece over the first-course
Flashing shingle. Expose first course 8".
To Roof
2. Each subsequent course, up to and including the sixth course,
should consist of a shingle 4½" shorter than the previous course,
D ec k ending with a 13½" piece on the sixth course.
S u cc ee d in
fl as h in g g Expose each course 8". This method will establish the 4½"
1 0 '' (2 5 0 p ie ce s stepped-off pattern.
mm)
Counter
2' ' La p 3. Install full 18" by 36" shingles against these six courses.
Flashing (5 0 m m )

SUCCEEDING COURSES: Repeat the six-course, 4½" stepped-off

Apron Fla pattern up the left rake, beginning each set of six courses with a
shing
full shingle. To complete courses across the roof, use full shingles.
All shingles on the finished roof must be applied with five fasteners.

Figure 19-14: Metal step flashing for Carriage House®.

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Here’s a Tip…Use Grand Manor® as the first course for a Carriage House® roof to achieve a straight edge at the eaves.
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(2) NESTING/CUTBACK TECHNIQUE
T W O ROOF-OVER M ET H ODS When reroofing with Carriage House we strongly recommend that
t this method be used to avoid slumps and raised edges caused by
DECK LOADING “bridging” shingles. It may also be used when applying Grand Manor.
The job supervisor should always check local building codes
regarding maximum deck loading limits. In particular, someone
must determine that the existing roof frame can support workers and
the additional weight of a new roof using these super heavy-weight
shingles over the old shingle roof. Keep in mind that Grand Manor
weighs 430 pounds per square and Carriage House weighs 350
pounds per square. In many locations, it’s also important to figure in
the weight of a snow load. In no case should you put these products
over another heavyweight roof, or over a roof that already has two
or more layers of shingles. The combined weight of the roofs, more
than likely, will be too much weight for most frame buildings.

PREPARING THE ROOF SURFACE FOR REROOFING Figure 19-17: The “Nesting/Cutback Method.”
To use the Nesting/Cutback Method (Figure 19-17), simply cut
3" off the leading edge of all old shingles when they are lapped less
than 2½" by the new shingle. This permits a flat nested application
that avoids lifted edges and slumps.
In addition, follow all the standard application and nesting
instructions. Do not apply underlayment.

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HIPS AN D RIDGES
Figure 19-16: Preparing an old roof for reroofing. t
u Make the surface of the old roof as smooth as possible by Apply Shangle Ridge® shingles to hips and ridges.
replacing missing shingles. Split and nail flat all buckled, raised
1. E ach shingle is a 12" by 18", color-coordinated, pre-assembled,
tabs and curling shingles. If Carriage House or Grand Manor
double-layered product. Exposure is 8".
shingles will be nested into the old shingles, review the Nesting/
Cutback Method described later in this chapter. 2. A pply Grand Manor or Carriage House up to the hip or ridge from
both sides and trim flush. Allow for adequate coverage by making
u It’s a good idea to cut old shingles back flush to the rakes
sure the last course of shingles will not be exposed more than 8”
and eaves.
when the cap shingles are applied.
u We suggest that you apply corrosion-resistant drip edge along the
3. T o assist with proper alignment when ridge vents aren’t used, snap
rakes and eaves, covering the edges of the old shingles. This will
a chalk line parallel to the hip or ridge along the line where the
provide a uniform straight edge that will help prevent water
side edges of the cap should be.
seepage under the shingle edges.
4. I f possible, try to start at the end of the ridge opposite to where
the prevailing wind strikes the house. This will give the wind and
(1) BRIDGING METHOD rain less of a chance of getting underneath the cap. As for the hip,
INSTALLATION: The “bridging” method (direct application over begin by installing the cap at the bottom and work your way up.
the smoothed, old roof surface) is acceptable for Grand Manor only. 5. B efore nailing, be sure to remove the protective tape from the
Essentially, follow the standard application method for Grand Manor, sealant between the cap’s two layers (Figure 19-18).
but do not use underlayment. However, the Nesting/Cutback Method is
preferred over this method when reroofing because nested shingles
shed water best and look better.
When reroofing with the bridging method over existing shingles
use the approved application method as described in the Clean-Deck
Application Method earlier in this chapter.

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Here’s a Tip…When applying caps, gently form them over the ridge to avoid cracking or granule loss. On very steep ridge lines,
applying double caps will reduce the “sharpness” of the angle at the peak.
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BLEN DED APPLIC ATIO N S
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BLENDING CARRIAGE HOUSE AND GRAND MANOR ON THE ROOF

Figure 19-18: Shangle Ridge®.

6. Bend the cap along the centerline of its longer dimension so that
it forms into place over the hip or ridge.
7. Fasten each cap with two fasteners (Figure 19-19). The fasteners
must be 1¾" long, or longer, so they penetrate either ¾" into
the deck or completely through the deck, exposing at least 1 ⁄8 "
of the tip of the nail. Expose 8" of the Accessory along the ridge
or hip line and cover all fasteners. *5” transitional course used only when blending
Carriage House over Grand Manor.
Figure 19-21: Blending Carriage House® with Grand Manor®.
18" Exposure Remove tape IMPORTANT: Carriage House shingles can be blended into a Grand
from the right side Manor roof to achieve a unique and distinctive appearance, much
1" 8" and fasten like the slate artisans did to make homes distinctive. Mixing of
SECOND
products on the roof to create a design is at the owner’s discretion
Fasten the and risk, and CertainTeed will not be responsible for the aesthetics
left side RIGHT
8 5/ 8" of the finished design.
FIRST
LEFT Generally, covering ¼ to 1 ⁄3 of the roof with Carriage House can
offer an aesthetically appealing appearance. A common application
Figure 19-19: Installation of Shangle Ridge shingles
method uses several courses of Carriage House in the middle of a
on hips and ridges.
Grand Manor roof (see Figure 19-21). Each course must consist
8. If shingle-over ridge vents are being installed (Figure 19-20), of only one shingle type.
they must match the 12" width dimensions of the hip and ridge
1. The first course of Carriage House shingles to be applied over
caps. Be sure to follow the ridge vent manufacturer’s instructions.
Grand Manor must expose the Grand Manor course only 5" to
To attach the cap shingles to the shingle-over ridge vent, use hot-
the weather. This will allow the proper color to show through the
dipped galvanized nails of sufficient length to penetrate ¾" into,
notched cutouts. Expose subsequent courses of Carriage House 8"
or through, the deck.
to the weather. Hand seal the first course of Carriage House with
For capping hip and ridge, apply four quarter-size spots of asphalt plastic cement (ASTM D4586,
CertainTeed Shangle® Ridge shingles Type II) under each shingle.
of a like color.
2. Expose the first course of Grand Manor applied over Carriage
ush to g
House (and all subsequent courses of Grand Manor) 8" to the
Vent Trim fl eck openin
Ridge roof d weather except, of course, when another course of Carriage House
ent
rlaym
Unde shingles is begun (see Step 1).
3. Follow all other standard application instructions found on the
appropriate packages when applying shingles.

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(115 /2''
mm)
Figure 19-20:AirInstallation
Flow of Shangle Ridge shingles on ridge vent.
Through
Soffit

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