Shed Roof Framing

From cutting the rafter parts out to building a jig and assembling the rafters.

Shed roof framing.

Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. Determine your desired roof pitch. Today we are tackling a big beginner lesson which is common rafter layout and cutting. Shed roof framing process explained step by step instructions.

Except of course the roof. A roof is so much more than a way to keep the contents of your shed clean and dry. Keep it simple and remember. The greater roof slope sheds snow and water easily too.

Roofs are basically five types. That is except for the crowning glory the shed roof. Your shed roof framing is not as complicated as you might think. The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b.

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. Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience. The metal roof installation will be shown in a future video. The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.

The fourth step in the how to build a shed series this tutorial teaches you the necessary steps to building roof rafters. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. A rafter is one side of the rafter assembly. Preplanning was essential to the build.

Floor framing wall framing and building your door are not so difficult. For many people the idea of having to do the shed roof framing is a little bit on the scary side. 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 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. Common rafters are the most common type of rafter in construction. If you are building your own shed you should probably consider a number of different shed roof plans before making your final decision. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.

I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor. Welcome to part 4 of our shed build showing the roof framing sheathing and papering. Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall. Gusset to attach two rafters together.