Roofing A Small Shed

In this video i show you the basics of roofing.

Roofing a small shed.

The piers will allow you to string support beams beneath the floor of the shed. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. How to build a small shed roof. 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.

From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration. 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. Shed build time lapse.

Installing the top ridge. 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. Watch and see how easy it is. Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.

Shingling a shed and want some tips. 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.