How To Build A Roof For A 10x10 Shed

Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.

How to build a roof for a 10x10 shed. The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b. I ve done simple gables slant roofs and a few lean to s and probably a few others i can t quite recall. Over the years i ve had the opportunity to build quite a few shed roofs and no two are ever the same. The greater roof slope sheds snow and water easily too.

This step by step woodworking project is about 10x10 shed gable roof plans. A rafter is one side of the rafter assembly. This is part 2 of the small garden shed plans where i show you how to build the gable roof. The shed roof is arguably the hardest part a shed to build.

The shed has a 22 5 degree slope but you can very easily adjust it to suit your needs. Roof trusses along with a good shed design and a solid foundation provide an excellent roof base. 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. The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of light.

Building roof trusses helps to ensure your shed is built for safety and stability. The shed comes with overhangs on all sides and with sturdy trusses. I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor. 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.

From cutting the rafter parts out to building a jig and assembling the rafters. I cut the trusses so that i could install vertical facia. Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience. 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.

This is part 2 of the shed project where i show you how to build the gable roof for the storage shed. Gusset to attach two rafters together. I really recommend. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.

I did make a couple of changes. And of course every time i build a new roof i m always learning how to build different types of shed rafters. With these instructions you ll soon be on your way to finishing your shed s full construction. I did not use decking on the roof as i installed a metal roof which we need up north because of snow.

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. This step by step diy project is about 10x10 shed roof plans. To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.