How to Install a DIY Sauna Roof

Installing the Roof with a Wood Stove

Placing the First Layer of Shingles:

1. Position the Shingles:
   • Place the first layer of shingles upside down to ensure there are no gaps. The bottom edge should be flush with the protruding part of the rain guide.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Remove the foil from the adhesive strip and press the strip against the wood.
   • Drive asphalt nails through the shingle at the red dots.

Completing the First Row:

1. Finish the Row:
   • Complete the first row by driving asphalt nails at the indicated points.

Installing the Second Row of Shingles:

1. Position the Second Row:
   • Start with the second row of shingles, turning them over. Align the bottom of the shingles with the previous row.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Stick the adhesive strip in place and drive asphalt nails into the red indicated points again.

Completing the Second Row:

1. Finish the Row:
   • Complete the row with asphalt nails and adhesive strips.

Installing the Next Rows:

1. Position and Secure:
   • Place each shingle slightly to the side to form the pattern shown below. Secure each strip of shingles with the adhesive strip and asphalt nails as shown above.
2. Other Side:
   • Also lay the shingles on the other side of the roof.

Installing the Ridge Shingles:

1. Start at One End:
   • Start at one end and work your way back.
   • Drive an asphalt nail into the ridge shingle as shown below. The next ridge shingle will overlap this nail.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Place the next shingle halfway over the previous one and nail it in place.

Finishing the Ridge Shingles:

1. Lay and Secure:
   • Lay the shingles until they stop and nail them all in place as shown.

Installing the Roof with an Electric Heater

Installing the First Layer of Shingles:

1. Position the Shingles:
   • Place the first layer of shingles upside down to ensure there are no gaps. The bottom edge should be flush with the protruding part of the rain deflector.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Remove the foil from the adhesive strip and press the strip against the wood.
   • Hammer asphalt nails through the shingle at the red dots.

Finishing the First Row:

1. Finish the Row:
   • Complete the first row by hammering asphalt nails at the indicated points.

Installing the Second Row of Shingles:

1. Position the Second Row:
   • Start with the second row of shingles, turning them over. Align the bottom of the shingles with the previous row.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Stick the adhesive strip in place and hammer asphalt nails into the red indicated points again.

Finishing the Second Row:

1. Finish the Row:
   • Complete the row with asphalt nails and adhesive strips.

Installing the Next Rows:

1. Position and Secure:
   • Place each roof shingle slightly to the side to form the pattern shown below. Attach each strip of shingles with the adhesive strip and asphalt nails as indicated above.
2. Other Side:
   • Also place the shingles on the other side of the roof.

Installing the Ridge Shingles:

1. Start at One Side:
   • Start at one side and work backwards.
   • Hammer an asphalt nail into the ridge shingle as indicated below. The next ridge shingle overlaps this nail.
2. Secure the Shingles:
   • Place the next shingle halfway over the previous one and nail it in place.

Finishing the Ridge Shingles:

1. Lay and Secure:
   • Lay the shingles until they stop and nail them all in place as indicated.

You can find a detailed step-by-step explanation in our manual.