How To Build A Tiled Shed Roof

This is part two of the porch build where i am doing the roof.

How to build a tiled shed roof. Assembling shed trusses of uniform size erecting and securing the trusses and applying roof sheeting. Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place. Lay a thick layer of cement on existing brick work then place the wall plate on this and get a good level. Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof.

Line up wall plate against existing joists and make a mark on the wall plate in line with the centre of the joists. There are 8 colours including the ungrandulated budget black which is the cheapest option. There are many shed roof styles to choose from. Secure the roof panels with a pair of toenails through each bird s mouth into the top plate of the wall.

Stack insulation boards on the film top. Attach a board uncut to the settle rafters on which you need to lay a vapor barrier material film construction. Slide the roof panels up the roof until the bird s mouths drop over the top plate of the wall. To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.

This material must be laid across the rafters and overlap. The tiles simply slot together to form an authentic looking tiled shed roof finish. To begin remove the old roof tile. Look at the advanced weather forecast before you begin and choose a few weeks with as many dry days as possible.

I show how i construct it showning in detail how to do the lead flashing. Drill holes at these marks to allow a 6 nail to be driven through the wall plate into the joists. The insulation thickness of 8 inches is laid as a flat carpet. Joints are sealed with vapor barrier.

Pent gable hip gambrel saltbox and others but all have standards for planning your build. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof. These lightweight tile strips are fixed using 3 screws per tile strip fitted from the bottom of the roof upwards. Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time.