How To Fit Roof Shingles To A Shed

Step by step guide on how to apply bituminous roofing shingles to your shed roof.

How to fit roof shingles to a shed.

Lay out the shingles on the ground first to get a clear understanding of how the pattern works before you stick them to your shed. Multiply the width and length measurements together to determine the area. When you reach the other end of the roof trim any excess off the last shingle with a utility knife. Watch this handy video guide from gardenlife log cabins to see how their pre cut roof shin.

The next row should overlap the first by at least 1 3 of the shingle and have each one centered over the seam of two in the previous row. Complete the row with 3 tab shingles. Begin row 4 with a shingle cut in half 1 and tabs and complete that row. Install asphalt roofing on storage shed.

Includes useful advice on the best materials to use together with informat. Lay the starter strip then continue along the roof front to back begin with a starter strip straight edge flush to the edge of the roof. Begin row 5 with the 1 tab shingle and row 6 with the 1 2 tab shingle. Row 7 begins with a full 3 tab shingle.

Measure the width and length of each section of your roof. Add the areas of each section together. Video 13 how to install 3 tab asphalt roofing shingles on the shed our shed plans if you would like to get our shed plans please choose from the sizes below for more details. Place one nail at each corner a little way in from the edges and then one if not two in the middle.

How to measure for roof shingles. Align and install the 2 tab shingle aligned with the next 5 inch higher chalk line. Lay a starter strip.