Shed Roof Framing

The right shed roof design will not only keep out the elements it can provide you with a significant amount of extra storage space.

Shed roof framing.

Common rafters are the most common type of rafter in construction. For many people the idea of having to do the shed roof framing is a little bit on the scary side. The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of light. That is except for the crowning glory the shed roof.

I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor. A rafter is one side of the rafter assembly. Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. Your shed roof framing is not as complicated as you might think.

The fourth step in the how to build a shed series this tutorial teaches you the necessary steps to building roof rafters. From cutting the rafter parts out to building a jig and assembling the rafters. Welcome to part 4 of our shed build showing the roof framing sheathing and papering. Keep it simple and remember.

Floor framing wall framing and building your door are not so difficult. If you are like most people who attempt to build a shed you probably have a good idea of how to do everything construction wise. The greater roof slope sheds snow and water easily too. Shed roof framing process explained step by step instructions.

Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience. Today we are tackling a big beginner lesson which is common rafter layout and cutting. The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.

In order to adhere to standardized building codes and ensure adequate runoff your shed s roof must have a pitch of at least 3 12 read as three in twelve. Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall. The metal roof installation will be shown in a future video. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate.

In truth framing in the foundation and the walls adding doors and windows these are all relatively straightforward simple tasks. The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b. Except of course the roof. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.

Preplanning was essential to the build. If you are building your own shed you should probably consider a number of different shed roof plans before making your final decision. Gusset to attach two rafters together. Determine your desired roof pitch.