Putting On A New Shed Roof

To attach roof felt on a shed start by calculating the area of your roof and buying enough felt to cover it.

Putting on a new shed roof.

Roof shingles for shed roofs. 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. Sheds are important storage areas that have to be able to protect your possessions from the weather this is impossible however without a well shingled roof as water will just drip through and potentially damage everything inside shingling your shed roof is fairly simple and straight forward fortunately and if done correctly it won t need a replacement for some time. Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish.

Installation is easier than for a tear off job because you can use the existing shingles as guides for laying the new ones. Unroll the material on a flat surface and use a hooked blade knife to cut the felt to the size of your shed s roof. If conditions are right new shingles laid over old shingles can be just as attractive and durable as shingles laid on bare sheathing. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration. 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. Watch and see how easy it is.