Shed Roof Installation

Building a shed roof with trusses.

Shed roof installation.

The structural support and design is completely different for a shed roof which means you ll have to completely rebuild it. I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well. Because of the slope of the shed roof the front wall of the home is taller than the back wall which can present challenges if you re switching from a traditional roof type. Fasten your plywood.

Install asphalt roofing on storage shed. Place the first screw. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. Shed build time lapse.

I have found in all my years of building sheds that using pre built trusses is so much easier and simpler then building a shed roof with a ridge board especially if you are building your outdoor shed yourself. Maximize your interior storage space with features like a workbench pegboard or loft. Not only does the shed roof have a more attractive interesting appearance but roof shingles are a more durable roofing option and not much more difficult to install than standard mineral roofing felt which is the most common roofing material for sheds in this country. Installing roof shingles is popular roof covering for sheds in north america and with the advent of more substantial sheds and home offices in the uk is an increasingly popular option.

Measure and cut additional plywood to fill in any gaps in the sheathing. Assembling your roof s substrate 1. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Cover your rafter trusses with plywood sheathing. The home depot offers ranch barn lean to or salt box style sheds. Specify your roofing and siding materials and finish your shed with options like a window box or shutters. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Sample of gambrel truss plans. In this video i show you the basics of roofing.