In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
How to re roof a small shed.
Step 2 apply roofing paper.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
Cover the ridge of the shed s roof with these cut shingles.
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.
Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof.
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.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
How to shingle your shed roof.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
Shed build time lapse.
Step 4 cap the top.
Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.
Secure loose boards and nails that may have.
Center each shingle on the ridge of the roof and nail them into place by hammering roofing nails into the edges of the tabs.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of.