Take care where you discard the existing materials for the time being and make sure to get rid of them properly later.
New shed roof.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square.
If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff.
As stated in the video speed squares have useful markings on them from 0 to 12.
Once the shingles are old.
With this in mind it is very important that you choose the right shed material the first time or you will soon be faced with replacing the roof again.
Wind sun rain and snow often take their toll on shingles.
From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration.
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.
Felt shingles will fit any shed roof with a pitch of 15ยบ or more and they don t require any maintenance.
Roof shingles for shed roofs.
Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.
Use a fork to work the edges lose and then begin to strip them off with a shovel.
Step 1 strip old roofing materials.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
Cost to replace a shed roof.
How to reroof a shed.
Add another 200 to remove the old roof and you have a total cost of 630 to replace a shed roof.
Each number represents a pitch so 1 would indicate a pitch of 1 12 2 would be 2 12 and so on.
Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
Shed build time lapse.
Watch and see how easy it is.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Line up the pivot on one end of your rafter at the corner.
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.
Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish.
The average garden shed is 10 by 12 which is 120 square feet and the cost for installation alone would be 430 or 3 60 per square foot.
