Finishing Shed Roof Edges

Cut your 2 in 5 1 cm x 4 in 10 cm or 2 in 5 1 cm x 6 in 15 cm to match the length of the shed.

Finishing shed roof edges. Finish the shingles up to the top edge of the lean to as described in steps 1 5 above. If you have a roof nailer this will make securing the underlayment faster and easier. Step 3 install drip edge. Drip edge is typically a ten foot piece of steel aluminum or vinyl that is bent in an l shape.

Install asphalt roofing on storage shed. Leaving a shingle finish instead of fasteners and. The lip of one side of the l angles outward. If the siding is vinyl use a siding removal tool to pop out the bottom edge.

Secure the underlayment material to the plywood using roofing nails and the hammer. The roof on your shed is going to be what protects the items you hold in your shed and part of what gives your shed character. Here s how to use flashing along the top edge of a lean to shed when finishing the top row of shingles. 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.

Remove sections of siding immediately adjacent to the top edge of the roof. Our contemporary house has a shed roof that is finished with a layer of aluminum flashing nailed through the top course of shingles. Take a little bit of time to figure out what the best shed roof finishing will be for your shed then follow the resources listed above to top off your shed with your own personalised approach. This edge goes against the shed roof flashing with the jut facing outward.

If the roof is exposed with the rafters pointing upward purchase 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick plywood and nail it to the roof completely covering it. Cut fascia boards to finish the edges of your roof. The cap metal or drip edge that finishes the mockup. Installing the metal or drip edge on the upper portion of the asphalt shingle shed style roof.

Secure the last ridge cap shingle with four nails at the corners of the shingle and cover the nail heads with roofing cement.