How To Put A Slate Roof On A Shed

Slating terms and phrases if you are not a seasoned roofer some of the terms used for slates batten spacing or overlapping of the slates can add to the confusion.

How to put a slate roof on a shed.

It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference. Shingling a shed and want some tips. I wanted a simple roof. Attach a board uncut to the settle rafters on which you need to lay a vapor barrier material film construction.

In this video i show you the basics of roofing. 1 give you roof rafters a once over and remove and old nails or splinters and sand any hard parts down. It s wise to inspect slate roofs regularly to spot potential problems as soon as they appear. Scottish slate is a long lasting roofing material and although slate roofs have a finite life a lifespan of up to or beyond 100 years is quite common.

The insulation thickness of 8 inches is laid as a flat carpet. 3 nail one side of the felting so that it is not tight but will remain in position without ripping. Watch and see how easy it is. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

Roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof. The roof covering is a building s first line of defence against the weather. Joints are sealed with vapor barrier. I decided to take full advantage of the regulations and build a 10 x 14 shed.

It has a greater slope. Stack insulation boards on the film top. 2 grab yourself either under slater s felt or roofing membrane and lay it out horizontal across the rafters. Shed build time lapse.

I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well. This material must be laid across the rafters and overlap.