How To Build A Roof For A 10x10 Shed

To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.

How to build a roof for a 10x10 shed.

This is part 2 of the shed project where i show you how to build the gable roof for the storage shed. The shed comes with overhangs on all sides and with sturdy trusses. Building roof trusses helps to ensure your shed is built for safety and stability. Over the years i ve had the opportunity to build quite a few shed roofs and no two are ever the same.

With these instructions you ll soon be on your way to finishing your shed s full construction. 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. I cut the trusses so that i could install vertical facia. The shed has a 22 5 degree slope but you can very easily adjust it to suit your needs.

I really recommend. I ve done simple gables slant roofs and a few lean to s and probably a few others i can t quite recall. The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b. Preplanning was essential to the build.

This is part 2 of the small garden shed plans where i show you how to build the gable roof. From cutting the rafter parts out to building a jig and assembling the rafters. Gusset to attach two rafters together. Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.

Roof trusses along with a good shed design and a solid foundation provide an excellent roof base. 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. 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. This step by step woodworking project is about 10x10 shed gable roof plans.

I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor. 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 step by step diy project is about 10x10 shed roof plans. I did not use decking on the roof as i installed a metal roof which we need up north because of snow.

The shed roof is arguably the hardest part a shed to build. And of course every time i build a new roof i m always learning how to build different types of shed rafters. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof. The greater roof slope sheds snow and water easily too.

I did make a couple of changes. 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. Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience.