Shed Roof Installation

Because of the slope of the shed roof the front wall of the home is taller than the back wall which can present challenges if you re switching from a traditional roof type.

Shed roof installation.

In this video i show you the basics of roofing. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. The structural support and design is completely different for a shed roof which means you ll have to completely rebuild it. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Specify your roofing and siding materials and finish your shed with options like a window box or shutters. Installing roof shingles is popular roof covering for sheds in north america and with the advent of more substantial sheds and home offices in the uk is an increasingly popular option. I have found in all my years of building sheds that using pre built trusses is so much easier and simpler then building a shed roof with a ridge board especially if you are building your outdoor shed yourself. Then select your size.

Building a shed roof with trusses. Install asphalt roofing on storage shed. Sample of gambrel truss plans. Place the first screw.

The home depot offers ranch barn lean to or salt box style sheds. Measure and cut additional plywood to fill in any gaps in the sheathing. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. Maximize your interior storage space with features like a workbench pegboard or loft.

Shed build time lapse. Cover your rafter trusses with plywood sheathing. Fasten your plywood. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.

Put down your first sheet of plywood at the corner of one end of. Plywood is sold in large sheets which means.