Roofing A Small Shed

How to build a small shed roof.

Roofing a small shed.

In this video i show you the basics of roofing. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. The piers will allow you to string support beams beneath the floor of the shed.

As you can easily notice in the diagram we recommend you to build the supports out of 2 4 lumber and the top ridge out of 2 6 lumber. Watch and see how easy it is. 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. Drill pilot holes and secure the supports to the plates by using 2 1.

Sheds are important storage areas that have to be able to protect your possessions from the weather this is impossible however without a well shingled roof as water will just drip through and potentially damage everything inside shingling your shed roof is fairly simple and straight forward fortunately and if done correctly it won t need a replacement for some time. 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. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.

Shed build time lapse. The first step of the woodworking project is to build the top ridge for the shed.