Gambrel Roof For 12 Wide Shed

Check out part 3 of the article to see how to frame the double shed doors.

Gambrel roof for 12 wide shed.

Roof trusses 16 inch o c. Install the shingles starting with the left bottom of the roof after fitting the starting course. This piece of plywood represents the dimensions for your roof and will serve as an assembly site for your rafters. If you have a 10 ft 3 0 m wide shed your roof will be 10 ft 3 0 m wide and 5 ft 1 5 m tall.

This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise. 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. Cover the roofing sheets with tar paper. This barn comes with supports for a basic loft so all you are left to do is attach the loft floor.

Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space. Double top plates includes 48 inch loft the length of the shed with an optional gable end door frame for pre hung doors and windows. See the rest of plans for more outdoor projects. When you are designing your shed roof whether it be a gambrel gable or saltbox you should never have any roof pitch less than a 3 12.

Anything less than this will ultimately result in a roof that leaks if you plan on putting shingles on it. Wall studs 16 inch o c. In addition fit a 12 strip over the top ridge. The project features instructions for building a gambrel roof for a 12 16 barn shed.