How To Re Roof A Small Shed
Step 3 layer the shingles.
How to re roof a small shed. If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff. Transparent or translucent roof sheets are a good choice for lean tos and some outdoor buildings but you d see the board on the other side of the plastic when fixed to a shed roof so we don t recommend this. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. Step 2 apply roofing paper.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. How to shingle your shed roof. Remove leftover debris from the roof.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing. Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
Here at roofing superstore we d recommend using felt bitumen roof sheets bitumen shingles plastic lightweight roof tiles or wood shingles to secure an attractive long term waterproof roof. Secure loose boards and nails that may have. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof. Step 1 strip old roofing materials.
Step 4 cap the top. Shed build time lapse. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.