How To Replace Roof Shingles On A Shed

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

How to replace roof shingles on a shed.

If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Lay the first shingle on top on the upside down shingle that is affixed with tar. When replacing be sure not to damage the shingles above. How to shingle your shed roof.

Step 3 layer the shingles. This is the trickiest part as the shingle above the damaged shingle will need to have its bottom row of nails removed so the new shingle can slide under. Count how many shingles are required to cover the roof from one edge to another. Step 1 strip old roofing materials.

Start in one bottom corner. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. Use a flat pry bar or roof ripper to lift each nail gently. Cover the ridge of the.

Step 2 apply roofing paper. Step 4 cap the top. Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel. Nail the new shingle in using roofing nails.

Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles.

If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff. Make cuts in the solid part of each three tab shingle to match the ones on the opposing side. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Once this first row of upside down shingles is affixed to the roof with tar begin laying the shingles.

Standard 3 tab shingles are of a uniform size so replace the shingle. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Using your hammer pry up the nails.