Various other styles of roof shingles may need more or fewer nails per tile and also may have more or less than 80 shingles per square. Refer to the application directions on your roof shingles wrappers for the correct nailing pattern. Nails will likewise be needed for any roof covering project. The typical 3-tab roof shingles requires 4 nails per shingle. High wind areas as well as other types of roof shingles may need much more.