Installing roof jacks make sure they are on the joists and not just into the sheeting.
How do you install a roof jack.
Use a hammer to bend the top edge of the soft lead roof jack down into the vent pipe.
You can usually feel sheathing nails which are driven into rafters through the underlayment attach a jack by driving two 16d nails never roofing nails into a rafter.
Nail the new shingles down with roofing nails so the nails are covered by the shingle above.
Carefully place a ladder by the side of the roof and make sure that it is stable and secure.
You can fastenen them with with nails or heavy deck screws but 16p nails is what i use.
Ideally locate a rafter below the sheathing.
With these instructions you will soon be a pro at installing roof jacks and get your roof done in no time.
Roof jacks provide a stable surface to work increasing safety and making it easier to apply roofing.
Cut roof shingles to fit around the roof jack and insert them under the existing shingles.
Slowly go up the ladder to check if you are able to reach the sloping portion of the roof.
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