How To Build A Barn Shed Roof

Install all of the rafters for the roof.

How to build a barn shed roof.

In this instructable i will be showing you how to build a 12 by 16 shed modeled after an old style barn complete with double barn doors a partial loft a barn style roof and a classic red and white paint job although rea. Hoist the rafters up on top of the shed or barn roof. Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts drill pilot holes before inserting the screws set the posts in concrete for proper support. Make 26 degree cuts at both ends of the braces using a miter saw.

Fit the braces to the roof structure drill pilot holes and insert 2 1 2 screws to lock them into place tightly. Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place. Lay the carport properly using batter boards and string pre drill holes in the wooden components before driving in the screws align the components before locking them into place with screws don t use lumber that is likely to crack or shrink. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.

Screw the rafter into the wall. To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles. Build a loft to increase the storage space secure the walls temporarily with braces. Raising the roof 1.

Fitting the diagonal braces. Install a rafter for. Use 2 4 lumber for the diagonal roof braces. Position a metal joint plate between the rafter and top of the wall.

Simple and less expensive to build than many other shed roof styles. High winds can cause the shingles felt or sheet metal to peel away.