How To Build A Roof For A 10x10 Shed

This step by step diy project is about 10x10 shed roof plans.

How to build a roof for a 10x10 shed. The images used show a roof that has a 4 in 12 pitch but the pitch can be changed to whatever is on your shed plans. I cut the trusses so that i could install vertical facia. 10 10 shed plans i have designed this 10 10 gable shed because i am a homeowner myself and i know how much more storage space we need every year. Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.

With all of the plans and pre cutting everything it went together as if it were a shed kit only much stronger and better looking. The shed comes with overhangs on all sides and with sturdy trusses. I did not use decking on the roof as i installed a metal roof which we need up north because of snow. With these instructions you ll soon be on your way to finishing your shed s full construction.

To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles. A rafter is one side of the rafter assembly. The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b. Gusset to attach two rafters together.

If you like this shed project you need to take a look over part 2 and part 3 of the shed so you learn how to build the gable roof and the double front doors. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof. The shed has a 22 5 degree slope but you can very easily adjust it to suit your needs. I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor.

Roof trusses along with a good shed design and a solid foundation provide an excellent roof base. The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of light. This is part 2 of the shed project where i show you how to build the gable roof for the storage shed. And of course every time i build a new roof i m always learning how to build different types of shed rafters.

Preplanning was essential to the build. The shed roof is arguably the hardest part a shed to build. This tutorial is designed to walk you through the steps of building a shed roof for a simple gable roofed shed for spans up to 10. This is part 2 of the small garden shed plans where i show you how to build the gable roof.

Building roof trusses helps to ensure your shed is built for safety and stability. I did make a couple of changes. Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience. The fourth step in the how to build a shed series this tutorial teaches you the necessary steps to building roof rafters.

I ve done simple gables slant roofs and a few lean to s and probably a few others i can t quite recall. This step by step woodworking project is about 10x10 shed gable roof plans. The greater roof slope sheds snow and water easily too.