Gable Shed Roof Plans

Build the trims for the roof of the shed using 1 6 lumber.

Gable shed roof plans.

Building a loft in the roof cavity is easy and provides much more storage space than either the gable or saltbox sheds. We offer both peaked gable roof sheds and slanted lean to roof styles. Plans include drawings measurements shopping list and cutting list. 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.

This style of shed roof is one of the most common and can be utilized for building playhouses garden sheds utility sheds and more. Use 1 2 plywood for the gussets. Don t forget to cut the ends of each board to the appropriate angle to allow them to fit together at the peak. 8 1 2 plywood 4 x8 sheets cut to size corner trim.

Fit the 1 6 trims to the roof of the shed. Lay the rafters on a level surface and then leave no gaps between them. 4 steeper gable style roof more pitch and a stronger design. How to frame a gambrel shed roof.

12x16 shed plans with gable roof. This style has two slopes as opposed to the gable or saltbox designs. Rafters 10 20 gable shed. Build your own storage with construct101.

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. Finally take a look at the plan itself to make sure you understand the materials list measured drawings and directions before you commit. Cut ten 2 6 s to 9 9 long for the floor joist. 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.

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. Use a miter saw to make the angle cuts to the rafters as shown in the diagram. Next decide what style roof you prefer. 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.

Cut two 2 6 s to 12 long for the band. Make 30 degree cuts to both ends of the trims for a neat result.