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Make Shingles and Siding Out of Aluminum Cans (Beer Can Roof)

Step 7Attach Shingles

Attach Shingles
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If you were doing this on a big roof where you had to walk around, avoid stepping on the shingles by working from one end of the roof up to the caps and then across. When attaching, staple the shingles about 1/3 of the way down from the top; I used two staples per shingle.
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4 comments
Jun 4, 2009. 2:19 PMakyramoto says:
looks like it was for a chicken coop maybe!! NICE, great idea. I would def like to give this a try. I think the result is great looking!!
Feb 18, 2009. 9:41 PMCrazyHowiesBikes says:
Talk about REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!! I love it, and I am going to give it a try! Thanks for a great idea and a well-written instructable!
Apr 18, 2008. 12:24 AMCleansheet! says:
Hey this is a great idea!!! Will keep this in mind for any projects that require roofing in the future!! Thanks so much;)

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Stay-home Dad. I like solar energy, boating and sailing, making stuff, melting stuff, and raising chickens.