On Apr 11, 4:39*am, Jason wrote:
Ok, thanks for the posts so far. *Just to update, this is a wooden shed
with asphalt shingles. *Someone asked what type of roof.... well, if you
take an octagon and cut it in half and place it on the shed that's the
kind of roof it has. *So there are technically 3 peaks and none of them
very steep. *Yesterday, I temporarily patched up the area with a
moderate quantity of roofing cement. *After last night's rain, it seemed
to stop the leaking.... for now. *In a couple of weeks, I'm going to try
and replace the roofing. *Yes, this layer will have to be removed first
as there is at least one rotten spot underneath and maybe others as well
although it doesn't look like it from inside.

My biggest concern is what quantity of shingles I'll need and the best
way to go over the peaks. *BTW, it doesn't look like there was any drip
edge originally although I think I'll install one.

Jason



After 30 years, the time has come to re-roof my 8x12 shed as there has
been a significant leak that has developed. *Having never done any
roofing before, I'd appreciate suggestions as to the process through
links, instructions, etc.

Also, since I won't have the time to re-roof for a couple of weeks yet,
* I'm wondering if I could apply roofing cement over the leaking area as
a temporary solution. *The area leaking seems to be affecting
approximately a 6x12" area underneath.

Thanks,
Jason

A "square" of shingles is enough to cover 100 sq ft of roof. Shingles
usually come

I must be losing it. 8' x 12' = 96 sq ft which says that one "square"
of shingles is all you ned. That can't be right as the normal 3
bundles of shingles is not going to cover that much roof.

Where is my error???

in 3 bundles per square.

Harry K