Gable Shed Roof Plans

How to frame a gambrel shed roof.

Gable shed roof plans.

We offer both peaked gable roof sheds and slanted lean to roof styles. Use 1 2 plywood for the gussets. Cut ten 2 6 s to 9 9 long for the floor joist. The first step of the project is to build the rafters for the 10 20 gable shed roof.

When you live in an area where it rains or snows a lot you need a roof with a steeper pitch and a little more slope to help prevent any snow or ice buildup. If you re planning on building a gable roof with a pitch of 4 12 for a shed that s 200 inches 510 cm wide your rafter boards would need to be 105 3 inches 267 cm long on each side. Next decide what style roof you prefer. Use a miter saw to make the angle cuts to the rafters as shown in the diagram.

Fit the 1 6 trims to the roof of the shed. Align the edges with attention and use 2 brad nails to secure the trims into place properly. 4 1 4 8 cut to size 4 1 4 10 cut to size the shed floor is built with pressure treated 2 6 and pressure treated 4 4 lumber. Lay the rafters on a level surface and then leave no gaps between them.

8 1 2 plywood 4 x8 sheets cut to size corner trim. 4 steeper gable style roof more pitch and a stronger design. This style of shed roof is one of the most common and can be utilized for building playhouses garden sheds utility sheds and more. Rafters 10 20 gable shed.

Don t forget to cut the ends of each board to the appropriate angle to allow them to fit together at the peak. Building a loft in the roof cavity is easy and provides much more storage space than either the gable or saltbox sheds. This style has two slopes as opposed to the gable or saltbox designs. A gable shed roof is the easiest to build and depending on the pitch of the roof will provide you with some storage space in the attic area.

12x16 shed plans with gable roof. Build the trims for the roof of the shed using 1 6 lumber. Not only does this design feature a steeper pitch of course you can set your own pitch to meet the weather in your local area but one that is designed in such a way as to be. Cut two 2 6 s to 12 long for the band.

Build your own storage with construct101. This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more.