How To Shingle A Lean To Shed Roof

Finish the shingles up to the top edge of the lean to as described in steps 1 5 above.

How to shingle a lean to shed roof. If the siding is vinyl use a siding removal tool to pop out the bottom edge. Here s how to use flashing along the top edge of a lean to shed when finishing the top row of shingles. Continue nailing cut shingles along the bottom row to create a solid strip of shingles at the bottom of the roof. Cover the lean to roof with corrugated metal roofing.

Cut the panels for the lean to roof ends and then attach them into place tightly. After the shed roof framing is complete finish the lean to along with any part of the existing roof from which you ve removed shingles with new shingles to blend the lean to into the old roof. A couple of galvanized inch nails to hold all the shingles on the roof. Nail the shingle in place with four nails so the shingle overlaps the drip cap on the end and bottom of the roof by 1 2 to 3 4 inch.

To add shingles to a lean to shed you will need. Align the edges flush and insert 6 8d nails. Measure up the width of a full shingle from the drip edge and make a mark at each end of the roof. Lay the last ridge cap shingle in the center of the shed roof on top of the exposed adhesive portions of the two center ridge cap shingles.

Shingles in the design of your choice when choosing shingles its best to match it with the rest of the shingles on your roof for a more uniform look throughout. Secure the last ridge cap shingle with four nails at the corners of the shingle and cover the nail heads with roofing cement. Remove sections of siding immediately adjacent to the top edge of the roof.