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Racking A method of asphalt shingle application also referred to as the "straight-up method," whereby shingle courses are applied vertically up the roof rather than laterally or across and up; requires placing a part of a shingle under product already in place every other course, which may result in a less-than-recommended number of nails being used for fastening.
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