Gambrel Roof For 12 Wide Shed

Wall studs 16 inch o c.

Gambrel roof for 12 wide 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. This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise. Roof trusses 16 inch o c. Cover the roofing sheets with tar paper.

3 12 6 12 and 12 12 roof pitch options 12 inch overhang 31 sizes from 8 4 to 16 32 8 10 12 14 16 ft widths single and double doors floor studs 12 inch o c. In addition fit a 12 strip over the top ridge. Install the tar paper starting with the bottom of the roof and make sure the strips overlap for at least 2. Check out part 3 of the article to see how to frame the double shed doors.

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. This barn comes with supports for a basic loft so all you are left to do is attach the loft floor. See the rest of plans for more outdoor projects. Install the shingles starting with the left bottom of the roof after fitting the starting course.

The project features instructions for building a gambrel roof for a 12 16 barn shed. Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space. 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. Anything less than this will ultimately result in a roof that leaks if you plan on putting shingles on it.