Atlas Shingle Nails: Placement and Drive Depth Matter
Bulletin date: not stated in source
Atlas requires appropriate corrosion-resistant roofing nails with the specified penetration and placement. Nails must sit correctly against the shingle rather than being tilted, left high or driven through it
Atlas technical bulletin: Proper Nailing of Asphalt Shingles.
What this means for your roof
Atlas requires appropriate corrosion-resistant roofing nails with the specified penetration and placement. Nails must sit correctly against the shingle rather than being tilted, left high or driven through it. The product wrapper controls the fastening pattern. A good installation checks both the nail specification and how the nail gun is adjusted.
A useful question for your contractor
Do progress photos show correct nail locations and flush drive depth?
Ask for the answer to be tied to the actual roof condition and the exact product being installed. Keep the agreed repair or installation detail with your estimate and project photos.
Bulletin dated: not stated in source. The date shown identifies the manufacturer document used for this summary.
Read Atlas: Proper Nailing of Asphalt Shingles
This homeowner summary explains the cited bulletin. The complete manufacturer document and current product instructions govern the installation details. A requirement for one manufacturer or product should not be transferred to another without checking.
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Cover illustration: manufacturer diagram from the technical bulletin linked above.