How To Build A Shed Roof

A Short Illustrated Guide

In this short guide I'll show you how to build a gable style shed roof. Building a barn style shed roof is very similar so you can follow most of the steps given here. Check also how to build a shed foundations - another quick illustrated guide for you.

Step 1.

At this point we will assume you have already built the shed foundations and walls.

Install four good beams on the top of the shed. They will strengthen the construction and will help attaching the shed roof.

The beams can be slightly larger than the thickness of the walls.

Rectangle construction of shed roof beams

Step 2.

This picture is illustrating only the front size for simplicity. In yoir real construction there will be vertical joist on the other end as well.

The vertical joists must be attached exactly at the middle if you want a symmetrical gable roof.

Step 3.

Now prepare the shingles for the roof rafters. Each shingle needs a stopper near the bottom end.

The ends of the shingles need to be cut diagonally as shown on the picture. This will allow them attach nicely to the top joist from step 2.

Step 4.

Now attach each rafter in a way that it connects the top joist withe the bottom horisontal beams.

There must be equal number of rafters on each side and each couple must be placed in equal position so each two rafterrs form a roof frame.

You can have 10" - 20" between each frame.

Step 5.

If you want to strengthen the shed roof construction some more, you can install one more horisontal joist.

Put it on each roof frame, 5" - 10" above the bottom beams.

Step 6.

Here is how your roof construction looks at the end.

Now all you need is to attach pieces of thick plywood and isolate with roof tiles or plastic so there are no water leaks.

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