Would be gorgeous with my classic brick home with a large pink tulip tree in front.
Using roofing shingles as siding.
Using this chalk line method extend the first row around the entire shed.
I would not recommend using asphalt shingles on siding.
If asphalt roofing has deteriorated beyond repair it is time to install new roofing.
Now cut one shingle so one flap and top is off 2 3rds size.
In some cases you ll have to remove the siding.
To accurately judge your shingle and color choice we recommend that you view it on an actual roof with a pitch similar to your own roof prior to making your final color selection.
Apply a shingle then a piece of flashing then a shingle and so on so that each piece of flashing rests on top of the lower course and is covered by the upper course.
Otherwise you ll find them falling off of the building.
Where you meet a chimney or side wall install step flashing.
You will be using the top solid side.
See siding asphalt roof shingles on walls for details.
Continue all the way across.
New roofing can be placed over.
Attach each shingle with two 1 1 4 roofing nails driving the nail heads flush with the wood but not into the wood.
Consider getting some roof tar and glueing down this layer.
Put this up so the bottom flap side will be over the upside down one.
We suggest that you view a roofing display or several shingles to get a better idea of the actual color.
However you can potentially save money using metal shingles to re roof by.
Do not apply too much cement or the shingles will not lie flat and will be more vul nerable to wind damage.
If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb.
Using roofing nails put up one layer of the solid half shingles.
To achieve this the exposures should be slightly less than one third the length of the shingle.
As with the roofing shingles make sure to leave a gap of 1 8 to 1 4 between each shingle to allow for expansion.
The shingles should also be installed to provide triple coverage with three layers of shingles covering the wall.
We do not recommend using roof shingles for exterior siding but if you are going to attempt that anyway be sure that you follow the appropriate vertical and near vertical nailing instructions for the roof shingles.
Some people refer to that as gasoline siding because it will spread fire very quickly 12 28 2011 02 32 pm.
Overall metal shingles cost more than either asphalt or wood shingles on the order of 265 to 375 per square.
I am considering using a dark red shingle on my log house looking home.
Use roofing cement to patch small holes and cracks and to secure loose or curling shingles.
For example 16 inch long shingles should be installed with about 5 inch exposures.
