Roofing A Gable Roof Shed

For this project you will need.

Roofing a gable roof shed.

Place a piece of the plywood on the bottom corner of your roof making sure the edges are on a rafter beam. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof. Use construction nails 6 in 15 cm apart to secure the plywood around the outer perimeter and along each support. Think of a shed roof as a flat roof at a steeper slope.

Whereas a hip roof and other popular roof types have at least two sides the shed roof has a single slope that can vary in steepness depending on the design. Fit 1 6 trims to the sides of the roof. Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof. You can also think of it as one half of a traditional gable roof.

However most people wont be familiar with the products and how to choose one that will meet their needs. Align the edges with attention and then insert 2 nails to lock them into place tightly. Attach the trims to the gable ends and then lock them into place with 2 1 2 screws. This video will show you how to install roof shingles.

Shingles refer to asphalt clay slate cedar metal tar and gravel and roll roofing products. Metal shed roofing is an inexpensive low maintenance and durable way of roofing your shed. Use 1 6 lumber for the front and back roof trims. Cut the trims as shown in the diagram.

Using sheet metal for a simple gable shed is well within the reach of most diy shed builders. Your local building codes may also require the use of hurricane ties for each truss member where it rests on the top plate. Put roof sheathing on top of your roof. Some other roofing materials which are used for low slope curved or butterfly roof styles are pvc tpo and rubber membrane.

Ribbed sheet steel may work better on a shed or gable roof while shingles may work better on a hip or octagonal roof style. Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. Roofing felt drip edge shingle.