Steps To Roofing A Shed

Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.

Steps to roofing a shed.

I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well. As i began thinking about my new shed i considered my needs. Shed build time lapse. How to build a slanted roof shed.

Step by step step 1. I d even have space to store some building. I decided to build a bigger shed with more space. Nail at 10 inch intervals into the roof sheathing using 2d 1 inch roofing nails.

Nail a row of full shingles on top of the starter course install drip caps along the bottom edges of the roof called the eaves. From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration. Step 1 strip old roofing materials. Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.

I wouldn t have to move the lawn mower to get to the ladder or the snowblower to dig out the generator. In this video i show you the basics of roofing. Take care where you discard the existing materials for the time being and make sure to get rid of them properly later. Start with a double layer along the eaves and work up toward the ridge the.

If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff.