Tiling A Garden Shed Roof

Sturdy and waterproof materials are the best for use on a shed roof or garden building.

Tiling a garden shed roof.

Here at roofing superstore we d recommend using felt bitumen roof sheets bitumen shingles plastic lightweight roof tiles or wood shingles to secure an attractive long term waterproof roof. 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. The frame can be made by simply nailing the corners together or by using l brackets to form the corners. Drive a nail into each corner of the plywood to hold it in place temporarily.

Our lightweight roofing system is superior in every way to traditional felt shed roofs and corrugated sheet materials. Any amount of damage to the shed roofing may allow water in and damage the shed s structure. Starting at the bottom of the roof the tiles are laid overlapping each other by roughly 150 mm. First down is the waterproof root barrier layer which will protect the surface of the roof from water damage and leaks.

This makes them easy to handle during installation and reduces the strain placed on your garden shed. Building installing roof rafters. For a better choice over mineral roof felt the next step up is felt tiles or roofing shingles 15 year life expectancy. Despite them being lightweight they are able to withstand strong winds if adequately fixed.

Our shed roof replacement tiles come in meter long strips and effortlessly interlock. Slide the roof panels up the roof until the bird s mouths drop over the top plate of the wall. Secure the roof panels with a pair of toenails through each bird s mouth into the top plate of the wall. Make sure the 2x4 ridge is perfectly aligned with the peak of the wall.

Use a single piece of material if you can or be sure to thoroughly seal any overlapping edges. 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. Using rot proof timber build a frame around the roof to contain the garden.

The roof tiles are made from a mixture of virgin and recycled plastic. 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. Making them a highly durable eco friendly option and come with a 25 year guarantee. Put down your first sheet of plywood at the corner of one end of the roof.

How to build a shed roof step by step.