Use right size of rafters and headers.
How to build a lean to roof on an extension.
Space rafters either 16 o c.
For shingles or 24 o c.
This normally involves laying a concrete base or creating wooden foundations.
I needed to construct that lean to in order to store future motorcycle projects an.
Secure those two sides with temporary diagonal cross bracing using two 1 x 4 boards.
When attaching ledger board to an existing wall install proper flashing when required.
Sep 21 2017 how to build a lean to roof do you want an extension on the side of your home.
Design lean to roof per your local building codes.
If the lean to is enclosed on the low eave side the new lean to roof outside columns must now carry the wind load against the top half of the new wall plus the entire roof.
Measure 8 feet from the existing structure towards the outer direction and dig a deep hole to drive the post in.
From this existing post measure 3 feet distance in the same line dig a hole and drive the second post in.
Drive a wooden stake into the ground next to each board.
Drive the post in and fill the hole with concrete to set it in place.
In your desired area strong foundations will need to be laid for the conservatory structure so your extension will be properly supported.
Plumb two adjacent sides of the post to confirm the post is level.
This is how to build a lean to on your backyard for cheap and very simply.