This style was once used mainly on sheds but it s becoming more popular on residential homes.
Shingle a shed style roof.
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.
To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.
Watch and see how easy it is.
You might use a shed roof on a new addition to your home even though the rest of the house has a hip roof or another design for example.
On other homes only a section of the structure uses a shed roof.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
Install the drip edge over the gable end felt and under the eaves felt.
Roll out and staple down roofing felt in overlapping rows.
First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.
How to shingle a shed with 3 tab and architectural shingles.
Ribbed sheet steel may work better on a shed or gable roof while shingles may work better on a hip or octagonal roof style.
Some other roofing materials which are used for low slope curved or butterfly roof styles are pvc tpo and rubber membrane.
A shed roof is one that has a single sloping side.