In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Put roof on shed.
Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first.
While a metal roof can be a noisy addition to a home it can be the perfect solution for a shed in need of repair.
If your shed roof is flat or has a pitch of 18 degrees or less consider building a green roof on it.
This involves covering the roof in epdm and then adding a frame that can be filled with soil and planted with a mix of grass and flower seeds.
But never over the septic field.
Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.
Adjust the felt as you roll it making sure that it s straight with no bubbling.
Saltbox roofs look like skillion roofs but with an extra short slope opposite the long angled plane like an upside down check mark.
Shed build time lapse.
Corrugated roofing is a great way to top a garden shed shop or patio.
Also the maximum height of a shed measured from ground level to the highest peak of the roof is set at 14 and must never exceed the height of the house.
Allow about 1 foot 0 30 m of the felt to hang over the hip.
You only need some basic tools and 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.
An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing.
Skillion roofs are one of the simplest roof styles used in shed building.
For hip type shed roofs which include slopes on all 4 sides begin at the square hip at the top of the roof.
It s quick easy low cost and you can do it yourself.
Never install the felt vertically across your roof.
Either way a metal roof can add years to a shed because it is impervious to bugs and animals and it weathers well in every climate.