How to Install Asphalt Shingles on a Shed Roof (DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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In this video, I show you how to install asphalt shingles on a shed roof, step-by-step. Specifically, I will show you how to install a drip edge, how to install tar paper, how to install the starter strip of shingles, how to install asphalt shingles, and how to install ridge flashing. This video will cover everything you need to know so that you can install asphalt shingles on your shed roof.

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Video Time Stamps are Below:
00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - How to Install Drip Edge on the Eave of the Shed Roof
02:40 - How to Install Tar Paper
03:51 - How to Install Drip Edge on the Rake Sides of the Shed Roof
04:53 - How to Install the Starter Row of Shingles
06:14 - How to Install Asphalt Shingles on the Shed Roof
13:52 - How to Install Ridge Flashing at the Front of the Shed
17:06 - How to Trim off any Overhanging Shingles on the Rake Side
17:45 - Final Result and Conclusion

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[td]

As a handyman with a bad memory, it's nice to have videos like this to have my memory refreshed from time to time. Thank you and nice job!

[CapnClark]

I referred back to this video multiple times as I was making my first attempt at roofing a new shed that I built. Your instructions were clear and concise -- and the new roof came out fantastic!!

[bogdanbutnaru]

your video was more helpful than others - who talk alot but still miss important details... they get too deep in their head

[rhtservicesllc]

9:30 Rather than cutting all of those shingles of various lengths to stagger the seams, it is easier to start with the first row from one side, the next row from the opposite side, and keep alternating. Then cut off the excess.
5:15 roofers will install the shingle upside down for the starter strip instead of trying to cut the shingle in half. Much easier that way
3:21 tar paper already has lines on it. No need to use the tape measure. Just use those

[thomastarrant]

your drip edge: you created a place where water goes under at the corner. always make the bend at your cut so overlap is from top to bottom like the shingles.

[NewShockerGuy]

Thank you for this! I have to redo my single sloped shed roof because of water damage and I see when I installed everything 12 years ago I made mistakes now that I see mentioned in videos. For some reason the manufacture stated to cut shingles flush with drip edge and everyhwere I'm reading is saying you should have at least 1/2" overhang. My drip edge also wasn't installed like how you showed so that was another problem I did. Oh well. Live and learn. At least I caught it before the damage is too great.

[patricksmith]

Thanks so much Andrew. My own home will get a new roof this week and I took notes on your applications, so I won't sound like a doofus when the guys come.

[faronsquare]

I really like and appreciate your videos. And your work, very thorough without a bunch of gabbing. 👍 you do nice work, that particular shed looks fricken awesome! I'm building one now that will be my mancave/shop, I just may change my design now to have small windows under the eave facing west. Will make for some good lighting playing pool in the evenings 👍

[x.breadbox.x]

Thank you for the video Andrew, I feel muxh more confident now taking on my first shed roof this week. Appreciate you taking the time to create this video. I will like and subscribe 😊

[larrykent]

That is a nice shed, I do like the garage door idea, pretty sharp looking and practical. The roof video is good thank you very much, not a roofer or a shed builder but plan on giving it a go this week. Cheers!

[wiltheisen]

Nicely done on the shed, and great production quality on the video. I am working on my shed now. This will help me. Thank you.

[DavidRodriguez-meny]

Thank you!!! for this video it help me to understand a lot for my roof 🙏🏽

[MaxTSanches]

I just finished a simular project. When cutting the starter strip I kept the exposed shingle half for use at the top of the roof (Ridge).

[DelmyLemus-fi]

Thank you a very nice work, and video 🙏💕😀

[TrotterG]

Are starter strips on rake edges not important? They seem to be the manufacturer recommendation for the shingles I bought

[jetyler]

Did the chicken coop this way ..thanks!

[palexcaro]

I think I saw the roof sheathing edge not being flush, did that side of the drip install properly?

[MrJsiemers]

I've seen mixed suggestions for the rake side drip edge. Your video and others I've seen say to put it on top of the tar paper. This Old House has two videos where they put it under the tar paper along with the front edge. Anyone know the argument to each one?

[JoseMoreno-wwcw]

I was always taught to put the drip edge down first then the tar paper over it ???

[zenyfilmsrambo]

WHAT PROTEC WRAP DO YOU USE ? i could not find that kind of coating especially the one you are using. ....