Owens Corning provides specific fastening arrangements for ProEdge and ImpactRidge hip-and-ridge shingles. Nails should be straight and flush without cutting the surface
Owens Corning technical bulletin: ProEdge® and ImpactRidge® Hip and Ridge Shingle Installation Technical Bulletin.
What this means for your roof
Owens Corning provides specific fastening arrangements for ProEdge and ImpactRidge hip-and-ridge shingles. Nails should be straight and flush without cutting the surface. Raised fasteners can interfere with sealing and create performance problems. Field-shingle nail patterns should not be substituted for cap instructions.
A useful question for your contractor
Ask which hip-and-ridge product and approved fastening arrangement are included in your roof.
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: September 2024. The date shown identifies the manufacturer document used for this summary.
Read Owens Corning: ProEdge® and ImpactRidge® Hip and Ridge Shingle Installation Technical Bulletin
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.