How To Felt Shingle A Shed Roof

Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt.

How to felt shingle a shed roof.

1 for each side of the roof as well as a third section that will overlap the 2 side panels by about 30cm on each side and run along the top ridge of the shed. The first step in felting a shed roof either angled or flat is calculating the exact. For most sheds you ll need to cut 3 pieces of felt. How to shingle a shed with 3 tab and architectural shingles.

Measure the roof of your shed. You ll need enough felt to cover the entire area of the roof with a little extra on each edge around 5cm to allow for overlaps at the eaves and at the gable ends approximately 7 5cm. A conventional roll of felt is enough for 432 square feet. The process of felting a shed roof step 1.

For pieces that aren t coming loose press a putty knife underneath it. Attach the starter strip. Start installing roof shingles. Since you will have overlap.

Roofing shingles come in strips that are generally about 3 feet long and 8 or 10 inches wide. Apply pressure and chisel away at it until it comes loose. Pull out nails that are holding felt to the roof using the sharp end of a claw hammer. Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows.

In order to make your roof water tight and to eliminate wind infiltration first place tar on the bottom edge of the roof and lay a row of roofing shingles upside down all the way across the bottom of the roof. Buy the roof felt. Watch our step by step video showing how to felt a shed roof with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.