Installing the First Hip Shingle on a Shingle Roof

Before we install all the hip and ridge shingles on our demo roof, we have a special tip on how to install the first hip shingle. Some people just place it directly on the roof as it comes, but we have a way of cutting and hooking it under the roof so it blends much more seamlessly. Watch this short video to see how we install the first hip cap on a shingle roof!
0:00 Intro
0:04 explanation
0:26 remove excess at the bottom
1:29 installing the shingle with mastic
This video is from our latest series, “The Shingle Roof Install Guide,” where we will walk you through every step of the process when installing a brand new shingle roof. From the drip edge to ice and water shield, from starter strip to flashing, we will give you all the details on how to install a shingle roof.
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[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks for watching! Leave a comment letting me know if you install your first hip shingle differently!

[@harrypersaud9422]

All excellent videos sir

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Glad you like them!

[@GHOSTGOINCRAZY]

that's a cool way to do it. I preferably wouldn't do it that way but to each their own

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment and appreciate you watching.

[@daaev]

I think this is either unnecessary, or a straight up mistake. Wouldn't the tuck under your shingles be an invitation for water to run back onto the roofdeck/fascia? I'd never divert water TOWARD the house if I could help it, yaknow?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

I see your point

[@1stchoiceroofing]

That only took 30 mins

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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[@wrx248]

Terrible job. Potential for rain and ice and the edge was unclean.

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

No Ice in here in Los Angeles. How do you finish those types of corners?

[@user-ou9jb7ni5n]

Absolutely unnecessary, it actually probably creates more of a chance for it to be caught by the wind and blown off. If you want to do something extra with your first hip for good security, add a few dabs of roof cement to your first hip

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

I agree actually

[@jaysmokes3423]

Looks terrible

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Like your face

[@sddingo6538]

Eh…. I don’t like the way that looks. 🤷🏻‍♂️