Tiling A Garden Shed Roof

Use a single piece of material if you can or be sure to thoroughly seal any overlapping edges.

Tiling a garden shed roof.

The frame can be made by simply nailing the corners together or by using l brackets to form the corners. Using rot proof timber build a frame around the roof to contain the garden. This makes them easy to handle during installation and reduces the strain placed on your garden shed. Make sure it s lying horizontally across the exposed rafters and that the edges are flush with the edges of the end rafters.

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. At lightweight tiles we specialise in plastic shed roof replacement tiles. On a small scale butyl pond liner or builder s plastic is a good option. Building installing roof rafters.

Starting at the bottom of the roof the tiles are laid overlapping each other by roughly 150 mm. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. The roof tiles are made from a mixture of virgin and recycled plastic. Secure the roof panels with a pair of toenails through each bird s mouth into the top plate of the wall.

Put down your first sheet of plywood at the corner of one end of the roof. Any amount of damage to the shed roofing may allow water in and damage the shed s structure. First down is the waterproof root barrier layer which will protect the surface of the roof from water damage and leaks. 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.

Our lightweight roofing system is superior in every way to traditional felt shed roofs and corrugated sheet materials. Drive a nail into each corner of the plywood to hold it in place temporarily. Make sure the 2x4 ridge is perfectly aligned with the peak of the wall. Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.

Despite them being lightweight they are able to withstand strong winds if adequately fixed. Making them a highly durable eco friendly option and come with a 25 year guarantee. For a better choice over mineral roof felt the next step up is felt tiles or roofing shingles 15 year life expectancy. How to build a shed roof step by step.

Slide the roof panels up the roof until the bird s mouths drop over the top plate of the wall.