Gambrel Roof For 12 Wide Shed

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.

Gambrel roof for 12 wide shed.

See the rest of plans for more outdoor projects. This barn comes with supports for a basic loft so all you are left to do is attach the loft floor. This piece of plywood represents the dimensions for your roof and will serve as an assembly site for your rafters. In addition fit a 12 strip over the top ridge.

Roof trusses 16 inch o c. 12 x16 mini barn shed with gambrel roof. Cover the roofing sheets with tar paper. The project features instructions for building a gambrel roof for a 12 16 barn shed.

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. 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. Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space. This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise.

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. Install the shingles starting with the left bottom of the roof after fitting the starting course. Install the tar paper starting with the bottom of the roof and make sure the strips overlap for at least 2.