With this in mind it is very important that you choose the right shed material the first time or you will soon be faced with replacing the roof again.
New shed roof.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Watch and see how easy it is.
Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.
From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration.
Each number represents a pitch so 1 would indicate a pitch of 1 12 2 would be 2 12 and so on.
The average garden shed is 10 by 12 which is 120 square feet and the cost for installation alone would be 430 or 3 60 per square foot.
Shed build time lapse.
Wind sun rain and snow often take their toll on shingles.
Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface.
Line up the pivot on one end of your rafter at the corner.
If this is an old shed you will need to remove the existing shingles before you can lay the new stuff.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
Just like those on your house the shingles on your shed have a limited lifespan.
Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.
Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish.
Once the shingles are old.
Cost to replace a shed roof.
How to reroof a shed.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
Take care where you discard the existing materials for the time being and make sure to get rid of them properly later.
Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square.
As stated in the video speed squares have useful markings on them from 0 to 12.
Add another 200 to remove the old roof and you have a total cost of 630 to replace a shed roof.
Step 1 strip old roofing materials.
Use a fork to work the edges lose and then begin to strip them off with a shovel.
With many colours and textures to choose from both bitumen shingles and wood cedar shingles can finish your shed roof to a high quality standard.
The roof of your shed is not only its crowning glory it is also the first line of defense against rain snow sun and wind.