How To Put A Slate Roof On A Shed

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How to put a slate roof on a shed.

I decided to take full advantage of the regulations and build a 10 x 14 shed. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Slating terms and phrases if you are not a seasoned roofer some of the terms used for slates batten spacing or overlapping of the slates can add to the confusion. Stack insulation boards on the film top.

How to slate a shed roof. 3 nail one side of the felting so that it is not tight but will remain in position without ripping. I didn t want ridges or valleys which are a lot of work and can leak. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.

It has a greater slope. 1 give you roof rafters a once over and remove and old nails or splinters and sand any hard parts down. The roof covering is a building s first line of defence against the weather. Roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof.

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Joints are sealed with vapor barrier. In this video i show you the basics of roofing. It s wise to inspect slate roofs regularly to spot potential problems as soon as they appear.

2 grab yourself either under slater s felt or roofing membrane and lay it out horizontal across the rafters. Scottish slate is a long lasting roofing material and although slate roofs have a finite life a lifespan of up to or beyond 100 years is quite common. The insulation thickness of 8 inches is laid as a flat carpet. Watch and see how easy it is.

Attach a board uncut to the settle rafters on which you need to lay a vapor barrier material film construction. I wanted a simple roof.