Build a Shed Roof - Build a Shed Roof from Plan

Apr 14
09:53

2010

Philip Willett

Philip Willett

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When it comes to building a shed roof you want to build a sound structure that will protect your shed contents and will stand the test of time. Your local climate needs to be taken into consideration for instance you may need to build a shed roof capable of supporting heavy loads should you live in an area subject to large amounts of snowfall. Conversely you may need to vent your shed roof if high temperatures are an issue.

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When it comes to building a shed roof you want to build a sound structure that will protect your shed contents and will stand the test of time. Your local climate needs to be taken into consideration for instance you may need to build a shed roof capable of supporting heavy loads should you live in an area subject to large amounts of snowfall.  Conversely you may need to vent your shed roof if high temperatures are an issue. The ideal way to build your shed roof is to work from a set of shed plans,Build a Shed Roof - Build a Shed Roof from Plan Articles from these you will be able to ensure that shed and roof construction conforms to local building codes.  Having checked that your shed complies with local building regs you can order your roof trusses from your local lumber yard, they will cut them to size on request.Once your roof trusses are delivered just mark with a pencil the top plate of the wall as indicated on your shed plans.  Place the roof truss on the first mark and fix it into place then repeat for the remaining trusses.Most roof plans will call for 5/8” decking to tie the trusses together and to support the roof loads though you may want to differ according to your environment.  Having installed the decking you can cover with asphalt roofing paper and shingles.If you live in an area with heavy snow fall you may consider increasing the pitch of your shed roof to encourage the snow to slide off.  Snow accumulation can reach thousands of pounds and put even the sturdiest of structures under tremendous stress loads.