Installation
What is Nailing Zone?
Roofing Glossary · Installation
Definition
The area on a shingle where fasteners must be driven for proper performance — typically indicated by a printed line on the back. Nailing in the zone ensures fasteners penetrate through both shingle layers (in architectural shingles), engage the sheathing properly, and do not puncture the water-shedding surface of the shingle below. High nailing (above the zone) dramatically reduces wind resistance.
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