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.
Putting on a new shed roof.
Felt shingles will fit any shed roof with a pitch of 15ยบ or more and they don t require any maintenance.
If conditions are right new shingles laid over old shingles can be just as attractive and durable as shingles laid on bare sheathing.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
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.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
Watch and see how easy it is.
To attach roof felt on a shed start by calculating the area of your roof and buying enough felt to cover it.
Installation is easier than for a tear off job because you can use the existing shingles as guides for laying the new ones.
Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish.
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.
From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration.