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RobertSmith
11-04-2007, 07:17 AM
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David Banks
11-04-2007, 08:11 AM
If the city only allows nails I would include what you said and say something stronger like City of Austin does not allow staple fasteners. Around here you need a permit for shingle installation. Was permit obtained if required at time of installation? If not replace roof.

Richard Rushing
11-04-2007, 10:55 AM
If your jurisdiction incorporates the use of the IRC, then they shouldn't allow staples UNLESS the manufacturer specifically states their use is acceptable. From the IRC:

R905.2.5 Fasteners. Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall begalvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper roofing nails, minimum 12 gage [0.105 inch (2.67 mm)] shank with a minimum 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) diameter head, ASTMF 1667, of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) into the roof sheathing. Where the roof sheathing is less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) thick, the fasteners shall penetrate through the sheathing. Fasteners shall comply with ASTM F 1667.


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