Reshingle Shed Roof

Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.

Reshingle shed roof.

Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roofsteps. For this project you will need. Step 3 layer the shingles.

How to shingle your shed roof. The rise is how much the roof increases in pitch for every 12 inches in horizontal. Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. 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.

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Roofing felt drip edge shingle. Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface. This video will show you how to install roof shingles.

How to shingle a shed with 3 tab and architectural shingles. Place the drip edge horizontally against the edge of the roof to mark a distance. If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff. Attach the starter strip nail down the shingles in an overlapping pattern that covers seams and nails.

Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. The curved out edge should fit over. Step 4 cap the top. Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.

Step 2 apply roofing paper. Measure 3 8 inch 1 cm downward from the chalk. Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows. Set the drip edge aside.

Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Use chalk along the inner upper edge of the drip edge to mark where the drip edge lays on the felt.