Owens Corning prefers a stepped installation for appearance and does not recommend racking. The bulletin discusses racking only for three-tab shingles, with cautions about missed nails, lifting damage and color blending
Owens Corning technical bulletin: Racked Installation w_Strip (3-Tab) Asphalt Shingles Technical Bulletin.
What this means for your roof
Owens Corning prefers a stepped installation for appearance and does not recommend racking. The bulletin discusses racking only for three-tab shingles, with cautions about missed nails, lifting damage and color blending. It does not approve the method for architectural shingles.
A useful question for your contractor
Ask which layout method the exact shingle instructions require and how fastening is checked.
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: August 2023. The date shown identifies the manufacturer document used for this summary.
Read Owens Corning: Racked Installation w_Strip (3-Tab) Asphalt Shingles Technical Bulletin
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