Step 3 layer the shingles.
How to re roof a small shed.
Step 4 cap the top.
Here at roofing superstore we d recommend using felt bitumen roof sheets bitumen shingles plastic lightweight roof tiles or wood shingles to secure an attractive long term waterproof roof.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of.
Shed build time lapse.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Pry the shingle from.
Transparent or translucent roof sheets are a good choice for lean tos and some outdoor buildings but you d see the board on the other side of the plastic when fixed to a shed roof so we don t recommend this.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff.
Center each shingle on the ridge of the roof and nail them into place by hammering roofing nails into the edges of the tabs.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.
Step 2 apply roofing paper.
Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
Cover the ridge of the shed s roof with these cut shingles.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
Secure loose boards and nails that may have.