How To Properly Roof A Shed

Start by removing the shingles.

How to properly roof a shed.

If you take off the siding before the roof you might find the shed is wobbly and unstable. You need to use the level to make sure that each truss is perpendicular with the ground or 90 degrees. Install a starter course of shingles. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.

Nail a row of full shingles on top of the starter course. Attach the truss firmly to your shed. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof. Roofing felt drip edge shingle.

Work your way up the roof. Use 3 nails for each side. 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. How to shingle a shed roof.

For this project you will need. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. They need to be secure for permanent use. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.

Lower the first rafter truss into place at either the front or back of the shed. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. By starting with the roof first you ll have the sheer strength of the siding holding the framing together. Nail in place to attach the trusses to the foundation of your shed and to keep them in place for the addition of your roof.

Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. You can either get on top of the roof or use an a frame ladder and stand next to the structure.