How To Shingle A Gable Shed Roof

Shingles should overhang from the drip edge about a 1 4.

How to shingle a gable shed roof.

Three tab installation starts at the edge of the roof with. How to install the gambrel shed roof shingles. Start with a full 3 tab shingle next course 2 1 2 tabs next course 2 tabs next course 1 1 2 tabs next course 1 tab next course 1 2 tab then repeat with a full 3 tab shingle. Lay the first asphalt shingle at an outer corner of the lowest sloping face of the gambrel roof.

Follow the manufactures instructions to install the shingles. Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal. Typical installation practice calls for four nails per shingle one about an inch from each edge of the shingle and one over each cutout gap. Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt.

How to shingle a shed with 3 tab and architectural shingles. Step 3 lay the next asphalt shingle next to the first one. Manufacturers usually recommend that you nail the. One pattern for the roof shingles is shown above.

Do this on both sides of the roof. Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows. Use a nail gun to secure the shingle to the decking with three nails through the upper nondecorative portion of the shingle. Complete instructions for installing roofing felt drip edge and shingles.