Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
Roofing a small shed.
Whether you re building a brand new shed or re roofing an existing structure it s important to know the best way to cover it start by choosing a roof style that suits your needs and preferences for your shed.
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the top ridge for the shed.
Drill pilot holes and secure the supports to the plates by using 2 1.
Installing the top ridge.
The piers will allow you to string support beams beneath the floor of the shed.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
In the example design the piers are spaced 6 feet 1 8 m apart in one direction and 4 feet 1 2 m apart in the other for a total grid area of 12 x 8 feet.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
Watch and see how easy it is.
Shed build time lapse.
From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration.
Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.