Make sure it s lying horizontally across the exposed rafters and that the edges are flush with the edges of the end rafters.
Tiling a garden shed roof.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
Here at roofing superstore we d recommend using felt bitumen roof sheets bitumen shingles plastic lightweight roof tiles or wood shingles to secure an attractive long term waterproof roof.
Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.
Any amount of damage to the shed roofing may allow water in and damage the shed s structure.
You will need two pieces of 2x4 timber the same length as the width of the roof and two pieces the same length as the depth of the roof minus 4 inches.
Starting at the bottom of the roof the tiles are laid overlapping each other by roughly 150 mm.
Put down your first sheet of plywood at the corner of one end of the roof.
Drive a nail into each corner of the plywood to hold it in place temporarily.
Using rot proof timber build a frame around the roof to contain the garden.
Building installing roof rafters.
First down is the waterproof root barrier layer which will protect the surface of the roof from water damage and leaks.
At lightweight tiles we specialise in plastic shed roof replacement tiles.
Our lightweight roofing system is superior in every way to traditional felt shed roofs and corrugated sheet materials.
The roof tiles are made from a mixture of virgin and recycled plastic.
The frame can be made by simply nailing the corners together or by using l brackets to form the corners.
Transparent or translucent roof sheets are a good choice for lean tos and some outdoor buildings but you d see the board on the other side of the plastic when fixed to a shed roof so we don t recommend this.
Despite them being lightweight they are able to withstand strong winds if adequately fixed.
Slide the roof panels up the roof until the bird s mouths drop over the top plate of the wall.
For a better choice over mineral roof felt the next step up is felt tiles or roofing shingles 15 year life expectancy.
Guaranteed for up to 40 years metal roof tiles are by far the most durable shed roofing material.
How to build a shed roof step by step.
Secure the roof panels with a pair of toenails through each bird s mouth into the top plate of the wall.
Our shed roof replacement tiles come in meter long strips and effortlessly interlock.
On a small scale butyl pond liner or builder s plastic is a good option.
This makes them easy to handle during installation and reduces the strain placed on your garden shed.
