How To Properly Roof A Shed

Install a starter course of shingles.

How to properly roof a shed.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof. By starting with the roof first you ll have the sheer strength of the siding holding the framing together. Attach the end rafters to the wall plates of your shed frame. Fasten the truss by driving 8d finishing nails at an angle down through the board just above the birdsmouth notch and into the underlying wall plate.

Staple the felt to the sheathing. Start the second row. You need to use the level to make sure that each truss is perpendicular with the ground or 90 degrees. Roofing felt drip edge shingle.

Lower the first rafter truss into place at either the front or back of the shed. Work your way up the roof. Use 3 nails for each side. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.

Start by removing the shingles. Attach the truss firmly to your shed. For this project you will need. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. How to shingle a shed roof. Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. Nail a row of full shingles on top of the starter course.

You can either get on top of the roof or use an a frame ladder and stand next to the structure. If you take off the siding before the roof you might find the shed is wobbly and unstable.