There’s been a hole in the roof of the shed we have out back
got a quote for $2,500
other companies won’t even entertain the idea
looks like it’s time to fix the shed ourselves.
materials: $700 – that includes 5 gallons of paint
Labor: a few hours on the weekend, plus some help from a buddy $400
all in about $1100
not bad.
I had never done roofing before, I looked up a youtube video, got the gist, and asked claude.ai to develop a checklist for me:
I asked it to “DIY roof replacement guide” and this is what spit out:
Here’s a concise guide to ripping and replacing a shed roof as a DIY project:
Prepare and gather materials:
- Roofing nails, underlayment, shingles (3 different types)
- Pry bar, hammer, utility knife, ladder
- Safety gear (gloves, goggles, non-slip shoes)
Remove old roofing:
- Start at the top and work down
- Remove shingles, underlayment, and any damaged sheathing
Inspect and repair sheathing:
- Replace any rotted or damaged boards
Install drip edge:
- Nail along the eaves and rakes
Apply underlayment:
- Start at the bottom, overlap rows
- Secure with roofing nails
Install shingles:
- Start at the bottom edge
- use starter shingles
- Overlap and stagger rows
- Nail securely
Add ridge caps:
- Cover the peak with ridge cap shingles
Clean up and dispose of old materials properly
This is a simplified overview. Would you like more details on any specific step?
and sure as shit we got it done, just a few more touches and we are good to go.
Happy to have these resources and get this project knocked out.
I love my family
Joe DiAndrea 