I am doing a roof on a shed. How much should I over lap the tar paper?

Question

How much should I over lap the tar paper on a shed? Any suggestions or helps on roofing the shed? What is an ice shield and should I use it?

Answer 1

an ice sheild protects against ice melt from getting under o behind the roofing shingles: here are some examples:

http://www.springerroofing.com/Residenti...

Answer 2

I like to overlap 12" with the tarpaper

Answer 3

6 inches is fine

Answer 4

As much as you want, but a minimum of 2 lines.

Answer 5

On a shed, I overlap the felt by six inches.