Align the starter shingle so that 3 4 sticks past the drip edge.
Fitting shed roof shingles.
Your shingles should hang over the edge of the shed s wall sheathing by about an inch or two.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
Not only does the shed roof have a more attractive interesting appearance but roof shingles are a more durable roofing option and not much more difficult to install than standard mineral roofing felt which is the most common roofing material for sheds in this country.
Begin with a starter strip straight edge flush to the edge of the roof.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
The two adhesive strips face against the roof deck with the cut edge at the drip edge.
Installing roof shingles is popular roof covering for sheds in north america and with the advent of more substantial sheds and home offices in the uk is an increasingly popular option.
Take your first strip of shingles and point the hexagonal tabs towards the apex.
Lay a starter strip.
Next determine the bottom line for your shingles.
Using this chalk line method extend the first row around the entire shed.
Place the strip flush against the front with the straight side along the edge of the roof.