[Illustration: Cut I.
Shows manner of finishing with Climax Ridge Stop Block and Gable End
Finish.]
Commence at the lower left-hand corner. In starting be particular to see
that you start straight with the eaves of the building. To do this it
is best to draw a chalk line about twelve inches from the eaves; this
distance leaves two inches to project from the eaves, which in many cases
is more than sufficient. If you use our Gable End Finish (Cut I) it saves
the trouble of fitting the shingles to the verge board, and adds to the
appearance of the roof. After nailing the Gable End Finish to its place,
press the left-hand edge of the first shingle well under the fold of
the Gable End Finish, and before nailing it hook two or three shingles
with the top edge on a line with your chalk line; then remove the loose
shingles, and nail the first one which is held to its proper place by the
Gable End Finish. By doing this in starting each course you are sure of a
straight line if you follow correctly the gauge lines at the top of each
shingle.
[Illustration: Cut A.