How to Shingle an Outdoor Storage Shed Roof

Shingling a wooden storage shed roof is important for a great looking and long lasting shed. For this project you will need: roofing felt, drip edge, shingles, 1'' roofing nails, utility knife and tin snips.
Start with a smooth even roof. Begin by cutting a piece of roofing felt a little bit longer than your roof. Begin at the lower edge of the roof, nailing the roof felt to the panels. Then cut the felt flush with the roof. Install the next layer of felt by overlapping the first layer by 3 inches. At the roof peak, let the felt overlap to the other side. Install felt on the other side the same way.
To install the drip edge, begin at the corner with the drip edge flush to the front trim. Attach the drip edge by using roofing nails. At the bends, use tin snips to cut the bottom flange and bend the drip edge over.
Install a starter row of shingles across the lower edge of the roof. Put these on with the rain slots upward. Leave a 1 inch overhang. Use 4 nails per shingle and don't nail above the sealing strip. At the back, let the shingles overhang; they will be trimmed later.
For the first row of shingles, line up the notch on the first shingle with the drip edge and the lower edge, flush to the starter row. Install the first row all the way to the back of the storage shed. Stagger your shingles by installing the second row with the first shingle flush to the drip edge.
At the bend in the roof, shingles should extend 3-4 inches over the bend, with the rain slot over the bend. At the peak, make sure there is 5 inches or less from the peak to the rain slot. Now trim the last row of shingles to the peak with a utility knife.
Cut shingles with a slight angle on the end with no color. Start at the front of the roof. Start with the first piece with the color side flush with the shingles. Nail near the sealing strip. Overlap pieces so 5 inches of the previous piece shows.
If you shingle correctly, your outdoor storage shed will look great for years to come.
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[@69A12SuperBee]

“That’s a great looking shed” with the nail heads showing on the first transition 😂🤣😂

[@cherylyoung9619]

Thank You so much for taking the time to make this video! We reshingle our 10 by 20 our barn shed using the methods in this video. It took 9 bundles of shingles. We did cut ridge caps for the top and used liquid nails to secure the shingle line that overlaps each side because it is winter and the asphalt strip won’t grab in cold weather. We didn’t want a wind gust to damage them.

[@katecollier5673]

Competent shed builder is not born, but with the proper tool and detailed plan.

[@fookme246]

We lost most of the shingles off our shed in Superstorm Sandy. We finally finished redoing it Monday. We followed these instructions, with one exception- we also put down some roofing sealant under the shingles. We just had a real howler of a squall come through here, and we didn't lose any shingles! Thanks guys! (Also, Gary E- we also used a multitool to trim the shingle edges, but we found the semicircular blade to work better.)

[@KyDanD]

This was a helpful video for anyone who's going to shingle a roof whether it's on a garage, shed or house. As mentioned by others I hated to see that row of nails on the first ridge of the barn roof. My neighbor has a barn style shed and he did not nail the tabs. After the hot sun hit them a few days they laid down nice and flat without nailing the exposed tabs. Also as mentioned you could glue the tabs down with roof caulk or you can get a gallon bucket of roof patch for just a few bucks.

[@RikuSpirit]

1. You can use a staple hammer tacker, easier to install felt. 2. Instead of trimming singles flush, allow a 1/4" to 1/2" overhang on perimeter to shed water away. 3 use starter single on perimeter to serve as your overhang trimming guide and trim as you go, usually what you trim at beginning will fit at the end so less waste. 4. If right handed, shingle from left to right.

[@julies1ify]

Thanks for your advice, those were questions I wanted to ask. I think the exposed nail heads look cheesy but would probably work

[@RikuSpirit]

5. Instead of nailing the tabs where the pitch changes, set those shingles in the sun to warm up and make them very flexible. They will contour to the pitch angle, place a dab of roofing cement under tabs for that course to keep them secure. A clean nail-less look. Warning, wear gloves. Roofing cement is sneaky and will get EVERYWHERE.. Face, arms, clothes, tools, once it's on you it will get everywhere. Also a hook blade works best. It let's you score the back(soft) side of the single.

[@ShedsdirectCoUk]

I might say that this is a brilliant and excellent idea. Another essential part of building shed is the shingling of roof in order to make your shed more attractive and sturdy enough. I am grateful for sharing your knowledge and keep up the good work!

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Yeah looks pretty good with all those expose nails on the outside waiting for the rain to rust out the nails and have water inside

[@dynomax666]

I didn't buy one of your sheds, but these videos were still very useful for me. I built my whole garage by myself, but the shed had a few different construction methods, I was mostly looking in to see if you guys bothered with the Drip edge. Only difference in me, I don't swing a hammer unless necessary, they make pneumatics for that ;)

[@fabianotoma8401]

Excellent Ideas to make a perfect shed

[@Davidinalaska]

We used a different type of trip edge and brought the shingles out an inch from the rake and eaves on our gambrel roof shed. Cutting the shingles on the ground gave a much better result for us.

[@sgdoesitright]

thanks, just what I was looking for!

[@jackiebirch1600]

I learned a lot from this videos. I also looked at the comments. Ya, don't like the look of the nails showing. And may rust or leak through in time. Im going to try doinf my shed this summer. Thank you.

[@EileenAHays]

Building a shed your self should be fun, enjoyable and not hard as you think. You can also save a big money.

[@dkat1108]

I aint a roofer and I do believe this pattern will work but I think this way is called "stacking" and most pro roofers don't use this pattern. One you have to keep going 1 row at a time back and forth way to much moving. Pros do a offset 5 row pattern and do one swoop across the roof and have 5 rows done. As far as shed building again I am not a carpenter but I love to work with wood and just about anyone can build there own shed. I have built 2 sheds and they are "army' strong and built way better than the HD/Lowes sheds and cheaper too but and this is the kicker is it do take time to do it and do it right. A lot of research and contemplating how to go about the next step KZbin is your friend. Everything you need is right here on KZbin. Oh also a truck or "car with trailer" is a must= you can rent the trailer.

[@TheFloridaPappy]

Great graphics. Thanks.

[@BlurredVisi0n]

really useful! out I go to get started!

[@tublairy]

Excellent video. Clear, thorough, concise. Thanks!

[@johnbm628]

@Kabloooy Instead of nailing through, use roofing tar under the tabs to help them stay down... Much better looking too.

[@agentanderson1383]

dude you need to caulk the nail heads or use roofing cement to hold down shingles?

[@vivaAnaloger]

great vid // thx !

[@brennen90]

His face is priceless at 4:08

[@joshuaforester]

lol you doin him dirty!

[@Gainesvilleroofing]

Nice job putting together this video. Thanks

[@feetsdr]

Thanks! Getting ready to shingle my barn / gambrel roof on my shed. Worrying about doing it right. Anyone want to help on some questions: 1) at the change of angles (at 4:00 in the video) do you need to plan vertical spacing before you even start to be sure you get the shingle to have the correct overhang at the bend? 2) Some people said to do all kinds of flashing / stuff I didn't understand at the bend. In the video and on my 20 year old shed, you just keep going. Both work I guess? 3) No drip edge at bottom (rake?) edge? There's not much extra cost. why don't you do all the edges? 4) 1" overhang at bottom and 0" on the sides? Just want to make sure I heard it right / see if anyone disagrees : ) 5) I have some self stick synthetic underlayment left over from my house getting reroofed last year by a pro. I was going to cover the bend and peak and if I have more, the bottom, just 'cause I have this material? Then felt over those areas and the bare sheathing in other spots? 6) the shed was built with OSB sheathing. that lasted 20 years (with a slow leak for 7 years). I am using exposure 1 plywood? that good? 7) any other tips?

[@secondghost]

Will this roof keep water out? Yes. Would I pass this roof? Absolutely not. Do NOT nail your bottom starter row up high on the tar strips. Nail it low into the bottom drip edge so the wind doesn't rip it all off. Never cut your shingles flush with the drip edge, you want 3/4 to a full inch of overhang. NEVER use nails below your tar line to keep shingles down at the bend of the roof. It looks terrible and unprofessional. Let the heat of the sun bend the shingles down and use a dab of blackjack or any other roofing contact cement between the exposed tab and the shingle underneath, I promise you it will hold better than any exposed nail ever will. But at the end of the day its just a little shed, follow the steps in this video and you will be just fine. Just don't apply what you learned on this video to roofing a sloped house or building.

[@Fishingtuts]

+FlyingShazbot "Never cut your shingles flush with the drip edge, you want 3/4 to a full inch of overhang". Why?

[@chrisrice8285]

What about the row at the top with the exposed nail heads? Seems like no nails should show, I would think that would be a way for water to seep under the singles...

[@secondghost]

+CHRIS RICE You can cover those with a colored caulking to match the shingle if you want. Or just leave it as it, I have never seen a leak from a nail hole unless you remove the nail and leave the hole open. The water molecules aren't small enough to squeeze through the space between the nail and the shingle and the sheeting on the roof.

[@secondghost]

+Fishingtuts The logic behind having the shingle hang over the drip edge is pretty simple. It helps eliminate water running down the side of you shingle, if it is flush with the drip edge, and eventually under the shingle. It's not a guarantee the water will go in or not, its just good practice. If you have installed your underlay correctly, whether its tar paper, synthetic roof wrap, or ice and water shield, you should be sitting pretty good regardless of how the edges of your roof are.

[@jonathanjacobo612]

3/4 ONLY IF YOU DONT APPLY FLASHING

[@leebannister3759]

Isn't there an initial drip edge at the bottom of the roof on each side that the roof felt sits over top? If not, why no drip edge?

[@A1TQC]

Would change way shingles are installed at pitch change between mansard and upper slope. Shingle up to pitch change, instead of leaving face nails, install row of cap shingles overlapping onto upper slope using same method as at ridge, then snap line 1/2" up from middle of cap, lay bead roof caulk, begin shingling upper slope. This method gives you longer life span and looks more professional than exposed nails. Use architectural shingles, hip/ridge cap, starters with sealing strip. :)

[@KyDanD]

@4doorlife Yes you can always use rolled roof but it does not have the longevity of 3 tab shingles. Shingling this size shed is easy and shingles look SO MUCH nicer than roll roof but yeah you can do it.

[@lilianw.hughes4736]

The good news is it is possible to build your shed easily, quickly and hassle free although you think you are clumsy.

[@montielj7]

hi there, i have a question. how would i cut the drip edge if my shed has an eave on both sides. I been trying for little while but cant manage to get it correctly. thank you...

[@shortsprings]

Thanks for the video!

[@Singledadlife1986]

Amazing video. The demonstration really helped me learn alot! Thank you!

[@rezzer7918]

Hey I thought when you are done none of the nail heads are supposed to be seen. But the last row of nails you just pounded in at the ridge are all visible. What's up with that, Mack?

[@Conny424]

good info i need a little more info how to finish the top lol just learning

[@Imspcl65]

The guy who installed the roof put the roofing material without leaving 1/2" space.Now what to do? I heard you can attach plastic apron on the roof so that the water will be directed into the gutter. How do I install the apron? Is it ok to install on top of glued roof? If yes, what kind of sealant to use? Btw: there is no fascia installed.

[@allbymys3lf831]

Three tabs look like trash unless you find center and work out from there, and nail your starter strip lower will ya?

[@jordan.newsom]

mommy mommy can we get Will Arnet? no sweetheart, we have Will Arnet at home. Will Arnet at home:

[@elpuri99]

Excellent video, help me a lot.Thank you very much.I gif you 5 stars

[@ChuckD05]

How do you star the second side ?

[@connermowery2783]

Billy 🥰🥰🥰

[@ev0lv]

nicely done... thanks

[@josepgutierrez22]

How many packs of shingles do you guys think it’ll take to complete this shed?

[@HaulingTampaJunkRemoval]

I don't like the nail look at the top

[@karenjordan1804]

how many packs of shingles was used for this roof?

[@haydenshannon8124]

Real way there should only be two exposed nails on the last cap smal glob of the color m1 ya want then take a shingle rub it together get that grit and put it on the m1 to color match the roof NEVER EXPOSE A NAIL

[@HarlieJ]

Dumb question but to you also install a drip edge on the bottom edge of the roof as well - not just the side edges of the roof?

[@bze06fishinbwai63]

Yes you do.

[@Kabloooy]

Won't water leak into those exposed nail heads on the top ridge? There has to be a better way to do this.

[@JohnStonebraker]

Roofing cement after the sun has warmed up the shingles that is contours to the bend to that edge.

[@thedarksidehaunt360]

you use cimplex to hold down the felt not nails

[@borys444]

thedarksidehaunt360 u can also use staples as well.

[@micheleclevenger9633]

my parents just had Lowes in Wichita Kansas install an outdoor storage shed, and they did not use any kind of underlayment or tar paper. Told my folks that they don't need it anymore??? what the heck? anyone else hear of this ? or did Lowes pull one over on my elderly parents?

[@lowes]

+Michele Clevenger it may not have been needed: pitch of roof, if shed is unheated, etc. If you have questions don't hesitate to follow up with the installer or your Lowe's store. Thanks for watching our video.

[@397coney7]

Michele Clevenger ; underlayment is inexpensive. I doubt Lowes would try to get over on someone for $14.00 a roll.

[@micheleclevenger9633]

maybe, maybe not, had the building and all the items inside been damaged from water leaks, it would have added up to more than $14.00. They did come back out and redo it properly and they're extremely satisfied

[@Jacno77]

underlayment is completely useless when the shingles are installed because 1000's of holes are put into it when the shingles are put on. So when the pitch is steep, its even more better just to not use paper. Now if you ice and water the whole thing thats a different story, just way more expensiver

[@leighwhite9656]

great looking roof but it will leak 5.22

[@chuckv3003]

If you have a question about roofing, I'll be more than happy to help.

[@tyrionlannister866]

Can you help me? This video is fake. The roof structure he's shingling is sitting at ground level. How do you shingle while standing on a ladder? The felt rolls and the 90-pound bundles of shingles can't be loaded onto a gambol roof because it is way too steep (nearly vertical at bottom.) I've shingled dozens of houses. But how can one person do this, six feet up a ladder? Or even two or three people? I just don't get it.

[@HarlieJ]

What I have is a very small A-framed chicken coop. It's built on a 4x8 sheet of plywood with an A-frame roof. Peak is probably 4' 6" high.

[@boufie9997]

congratulations

[@Gregsok]

Hey Renee, your not moving fast enough. Ha ha.

[@TheKatsuki15]

very helpful five stars

[@McMinnManiac]

Actually he has a high pitched voice so they won't let him speak in the video , a lissspp too

[@chuckv3003]

This is a video on how NOT too roof. Hopefully people don't listen.

[@jd5179]

Thnx

[@jamesvyoung]

IS there any other videos like this please reply

[@vickylittles6714]

HOW MUCH DID THE MATERIALS COST

[@kycruisecrazy]

About how long to install? And how would I know how much material would i need? Thanks for posting.

[@jasperpetersen8241]

Why hammer use nail gun and an air compressor

[@irish89055]

+jasper petersen yeah, nail like a Mexican.... I'm going old school with my shedd...

[@mountainmanmike8383]

geeez the nails in the transition ??? WHAT???? I've never ever seen that ever !!!! uggghhhh

[@CUdetoom]

this IS NOT how to shingle any roof!!!!

[@borys444]

CUdetoom here we go another comment from the peanut gallery. Where’s ur video on how to PROPERLY shingle a roof?

[@Moronvideos1940]

Half of what is demonstrated and said is false ....

[@jonathanjacobo612]

Yo I’ve seen and been told by roofers who’ve work over 10 years to never nails into the glue line. It should be just a bit above it. Second, you never made a book pattern that the manufacturer recommends in your bundle. You always start with a full shingle with an overhang of 1/4 to 3/8 with flashing. Then, start your book of 5’ 5/8 depending on the bundle instructions. Lots of mistakes here not good.

[@53muse]

This is not how they installed my roof yesterday 6/6/18 !!! They did not put the felt under the drip edge! They did not over lap the shingle 3"oor 4" over the bend! They used scrap pieces of shingles because they ran out of shingles. They did not install the vents in the back of the shed! They pieced together the bench and shelf. What a mess!!!!!

[@tyrionlannister866]

Shingling while standing on a ladder. Huh. What are you standing on while applying the shingles? Not one shot shows this. It's not a ladder. A scaffold? You are always standing at the perfect height. The roof line is six feet off the ground but then you're standing on the ground (1:22) and it is suddenly just three feet off the ground. Magic. Imagine a real roofing job. Do you carry one shingle up the ladder at a time, or do you carry 90 pound bundles of shingles six to twelve feet up a ladder and have them hover in the air while you nail one shingle at a time? I can shingle but I don't see how you can install a roof that you cannot stand and kneel on.

[@yolandawebster7808]

I came here for this question that I cannot find an answer for.

[@davidtillman2872]

@@yolandawebster7808 I used an 8-foot step ladder for standing when doing the lower section. I used a five-foot step ladder with some boards across it to hold a partial bundle of shingles. See the comment about doing a five-row pattern so you don't need to move the ladder between each single. The back of the GAF shingles bundle described this in more detail. I found the GAF instructions more helpful regarding placement of nails.

[@rightytighty349]

you dont nail into the sealing strip dummy

[@davidprobst8200]

The instructions literally say "NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS", and you show people to nail into the sealing strips. I'm not even going to waste my time listing out the rest of the contradictions between your paper instructions, your PDF instructions and this video because there are so many. I don't understand how you have 3 sets of instructions and couldn't even make 2 of them consistent.

[@KingBennon]

Thats not how you single a roof

[@howtoanddiychannel2387]

Don’t install 3 tabs they are stupid

[@locking2522]

don't try this on your house

[@Kandimann]

WTF? lol

[@feasting69]

Instructions (Their caps not mine): "NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS" Video: Guy drives every nail into sealing strip

[@lavegahy4908]

You don't need a lot of skill about woodworking to construct your outdoor storage shed

[@Wickedpissah138]

That looks terrible