How To Re Roof My Shed

Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish.

How to re roof my shed.

Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. Just like those on your house the shingles on your shed have a limited lifespan. Wind sun rain and snow often take their toll on shingles. Lay a strip of felt at the bottom of the roof and move towards the top of the roof with each new strip.

Ensure that each higher strip slightly overlaps the strip below it. Roofing felt drip edge shingle. Shed build time lapse. How to reroof a shed.

Install the roofing felt. Watch and see how easy it is. Step 1 strip old roofing materials. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.

Roof shingles for shed roofs. Once the shingles are old. In this video i show you the basics of roofing. With many colours and textures to choose from both bitumen shingles and wood cedar shingles can finish your shed roof to a high quality standard.

Using fall protection a body harness and tying off securely is always preferable whenever you re working at heights greater than 6 feet above ground level. Shingling a shed and want some tips. For this project you will need. Whether you re building a brand new shed or re roofing an existing structure it s important to know the best way to cover it start by choosing a roof style that suits your needs and preferences for your shed.

From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration. 50 of falls from 20 feet or higher are fatal. If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff. Lay strips of felt horizontally across the roof.

Use a staple gun or hammer tacker to staple the felt to the roof.