A close-up view of a person installing a metal shingle roof on the Mini Dome.

Roofing – Entry

Roofing photo number 79.

Fabricate a threshold extension to overhang and protect the corner. Steel is shown here, but it can be made from various materials, as long as it is weather-resistant.

Roofing photo number 80.

Install the left-side shingle in front of the door, along with the Siding Starter Strip (shown in the next photo).

Roofing photo number 81.

Install the right-side shingle. Hook this shingle into the one on the right, then manually fold over the left edge to hook it under the Siding Starter Strip.

Roofing photo number 82.

Install Siding Starter Strips in the entry, then shingle the entry from the bottom up.

Roofing photo number 83.

Locate and hole-saw the porch light location. Caulk around it with an STPE-type material or equivalent. Prosoco R-Guard Fast Flash shown here.

Roofing photo number 84.

Fabricate an enclosure or install a light can. Laser-cut acrylic is shown here, but it can also be made from plywood. It provides space for electronics and a path for wiring.

Roofing photo number 85.

Continue shingling the entry, past the beveled corners.

Roofing photo number 86.

Install the Siding Starter Strips as shown, then install one more shingle on each side in preparation for the keystone shingle.

Roofing photo number 87.

Fabricate the keystone shingle as shown. Apply a thick bead of caulk and let dry (or not). The bead acts as a water damn, ensuring no water can make its way to the porch light.

Roofing photo number 88.

Slide the keystone shingle into place.

Roofing photo number 89.

Fold the shingle tabs up into the porch light hole and fasten them in place for a clean finish.

Roofing photo number 90.

Temporarily install the porch light to cover the hole. It will need to be removed later for wiring.

Roofing photo number 91.

Congratulations on completing the roofing!

...more build instructions to come. In the mean time, let me know if you are interested in building your own.

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