Reshingle Shed Roof

For this project you will need.

Reshingle shed roof.

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Roofing felt drip edge shingle. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roofsteps. Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface.

This is the trickiest part of estimating the cost to reshingle a roof because you have to factor in the rise. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. Place the drip edge horizontally against the edge of the roof to mark a distance. Use chalk along the inner upper edge of the drip edge to mark where the drip edge lays on the felt.

For shingling a shed roof you would require thick shingles nail gun measuring tape chalks roofing paper roofing nails ladder and a razor to trim the unnecessary portion of the shingles. Measure 3 8 inch 1 cm downward from the chalk. Set the drip edge aside. Step 3 layer the shingles.

The curved out edge should fit over. If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt.

Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. How to shingle your shed roof. How to shingle a shed with 3 tab and architectural shingles. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.

Step 1 strip old roofing materials. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros. Step 2 apply roofing paper.

Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows. Attach the starter strip nail down the shingles in an overlapping pattern that covers seams and nails.