Step 2 apply roofing paper.
How to re roof a small shed.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
Step 1 strip old roofing materials.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Center each shingle on the ridge of the roof and nail them into place by hammering roofing nails into the edges of the tabs.
Pry the shingle from.
If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff.
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.
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.
Step 3 layer the shingles.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Cover the ridge of the shed s roof with these cut shingles.
Secure loose boards and nails that may have.
Step 4 cap the top.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
How to shingle your shed roof.
Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.