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Starting at the lowest part of the roof, lay records flat in a row, working from left to right, butting each one up against the next. Let the first row overhang by a few inches.

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Fill each record hole with a dab of silicone caulk and tack down with a roofing nail and vinyl washer combo.

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Offset the second row so that the centers of the records line up with the edges of the records in the first row, like half-round shake shingles. The second row should overlap the first about halfway, covering the open spaces at the top of the first row.

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Align the third row with the first row. Create an overhang of 5½ inches on each side of the roof.

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Continue to the top of the roof where it meets the house. Make a double layer nearest the house for added waterproofing.

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Variations: If your climate calls for more protection from water, overlap the records by more than half. If the roof is in a hot, sunny area, add a second layer of records.

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