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Q&A - Where is the best place to start when shingling a roof with a patio cover?

July 4, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

After adding a patio cover that connects to both sides of the main roof, Bob asks about the best starting point for shingling their roof.

Bob, a homeowner in California, had this question to ask regarding their roofing and shingle needs:

“I put on a new roof a little over 30 years ago, but since then I added a patio cover that’s tied back into the main roof. I would normally start my first course of shingles at the gable side of the roof and work across into the valley. My question is because now I have a roof tied in both on the right side and the left side of the main roof. Where is the best area to start the first courses of shingles on the main roof? Is it in the middle between the two valleys.”

Roofing expert Henry Staggs had this to say in response:

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About Henry Staggs

Henry has been in the roofing industry since the early 1980s, holding every tool and wearing every hat, from the ground clean to the owner of a multimillion-dollar a year roofing company. Henry's real-life experience in the roofing industry, his training in psychology in university, and his continuous education in roofing classes make him a unique consultant who understands that each project is different and that he has to adapt to the ebb and flow of things. He is passionate about building new roofers, improving roofing standards, and sharing his knowledge and expertise with others.