It must be completed at the very end of the shingle run to overlap the uppermost shingles and form a weatherproof seal.
How to shingle an angled roof.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
How to shingle a roof 90 pics pro tips recommendations step 1.
When shingling a shed roof with three tab shingles the standard asphalt covered tar backed shingles used on most residential roofs you will come to a point at which the top row must be finished with another type of shingle i e ridge cap shingles.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Install new flashing metal.
To cut your own just cut down multi flap shingles into individual shingles.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
A shed roof is one that has a single sloping side.
Nail each side of the shingle to each side of the ridge just below the shingles self sealing strip.
Place the first shingle end flush to the edge of the roof.
Set the first shingle of the second row back a half tab 6 inches 17 centimeters from the edge of first shingle on the first row and so that the bottom of its tabs just touches the tops of the cutout slots on the shingle below.
To scribe the roof angle on the ridge a length of stock is leveled over from the common rafters and a 2 by scrap is set against the sleepers.
This picture gives you an idea of the condition of the existing roof plywood and you.
Cut the shingles so that both edges of the upper overlap part have an inward angle.
After the ridge is cut to the correct angle and length it s nailed into place.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof.
At slopes below 2 12 a granule surfaced asphalt membrane can be installed and many are available in colors to complement the shingle colors.
The original plan was to preserve a portion of the existing roof since.
Then we install the angled shingles on top of the clapboard removing it when we re done to leave an even drainage gap.
It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope.
Remove existing roof and underlayment.