The latter looks for nicer and lasts forever.
Fitting tuin roof shingles.
Hi richard i am just completing my clockhouse.
Watch this handy video guide from gardenlife log cabins to see how their pre cut roof shin.
Roof shingles hints and tips about insta.
Want to know how to create a slate tile effect with roof shingles.
On the roof sides the celotex and rough cut edge of the shingles along with the edge roof board are exposed the barge board in an l shape fits over this exposed edge.
We do recommend the felt shingles though over standard felt.
When we ordered out logs cabins these roof shingles came free having decided to use the metal roofing we then used these shingles on our tuin gazebo which we have had for 20 years the roof shingles look fabulous and makes a massive difference to the look we order more so we could put a new roof on our teahouse which has yet to be completed.
You can also find more help here.
Although there is a bitumen strip on the tiles and that they should also be nailed in at least three places on a strip we are recommending due to our dodgy weather recently that you consider also applying felt shingle glue along the leading edge when sited in exposed areas.
For flat roofs you have a choice of either epdm or easy roof membrane.
This is also necessary with low pitched roofs.
Please see the instructions on the wrappers if available.
Sometimes we have free offers on for certain shingles keep an eye out.
I ve insulated the roof with 50mm celotex and now need to fit the barge boards.
Ensuring you have the correct roofing type for your log cabin shed is one of the keys to having a long lasting garden building it 39 s definitely something worth considering.