On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:38:48 AM UTC-5, Dave wrote:
"Dave" wrote in message
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I built a shed in the back yard, but upon beginning to roof it I find that
the roof is 1/2 inch wider than three shingles laid end to end. What do I
do with this? Cut a 1/2 inch piece and insert it into the row of shingles?
Cut the offending 1/2 off of the roof with a circular saw? (yeah, right!)
I obviously have no idea of how to deal with this situation. Somebody,
please help me. Ignorant, and trying not to be stupid.

Dave



Okay, I may already have the answer, or at least part of it. Upon
reflection I realized I did not stagger the first row of shingles, I laid
them right on top of the reversed (upside down) shingles that I laid down
first. Have to undo that, and stagger the replacement shingles, leaving a
1/8 inch or so between adjacent shingles. Is this how it's done? Again, I
would really like someone who has done this to give me some feedback and
help me toward the right answer. Thanks for any help.

Dave

There should be instructions with the shingles and at the manufacturers
website. Also plenty of videos. You should not leave 1/8" between
shingles. To deal with having only 1/2" left at one end, you can start the
pattern with a partial shingle, say 2/3's of one, instead of a full one.
Just make sure to follow rules for correct spacing of joints verus the
previous course.