Build A Shed Roof

When it’s time to build your shed roof you need to take some things into consideration. The first thing to think about is extreme load conditions. Is your shed going to be subjected to major amounts of snow? The main goal is to build a structure that will last for years to come as well as keep all your belongings protected.

When you acquire a set of shed plans, make sure that your local building codes conform to the way you build your roof.  After that, you can go to your local lumber yard and get all the truces prefabricated for you.

By the time the roof truces get delivered all you have to do is take a pencil and place a mark on the top plate of each wall every 24” on center (OC).  Now all you have to do is nail it into place by setting each roof truss on its mark. Continue this patternt for the remainder of the trusses.

To support the roof loads, the majority of the roof designs I have seen call for 5/8” decking to tie the trusses together. Once you install the decking you can cover it up by laying down roofing paper and shingles.

Something really important to remember when laying your roof deck is the wind. A strong gust of wind could easily carry a piece of decking material off your roof. This could be dangerous, possibly causing harm to someone below if not you.  It’s best to wait for a calm day.

An extra steep roof pitch is recommended when living in an area with heavy snow fall. This allows the snow to easily slide off the roof.  Even the Sturdiest of buildings have been known to collapse under thousands of pounds of snow accumulation. Roof pitch can be an important factor as you see.

The longevity and appearance of your roof take on a life of their own. It is a very good idea to buy a 20 year shingle. Make sure you have the same shingles on your shed roof as you do on your house, and make sure the colors match up so it doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb.

You might need to adhere to some home owner association rules and regulations, so the color of the roof might be an issue.  You don’t want to re do all the hard work you did. One time I had to redo my whole color scheme! So make sure you get the ok first.

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