How To Build A Lean To Shed Roof Step By Step

Assemble the door frame with 2 1 2 pocket screws and then attach the t1 11 siding panel with glue and nails.

How to build a lean to shed roof step by step.

Building lean to roof. The steeper the slope the faster it sheds snow ice and leaves so less build up. That means for every 12 inches or foot the roof runs. The ideal roof slope for the climate is 5 12 or better.

Align the edges flush and insert 1 5 8 screws every 8 along the rafters. Align the edges flush and insert 2 1 2 screws to secure the jambs into place tightly. Align the edges flush and insert 2 nails to lock them into place tightly. Cut and fit the 1 2 plywood sheets to the top of the shed roof.

Attach the 2 4 jambs around the door opening. Next bolt the 2x8 joist carrier onto the posts using the 4 x 5 16 lag screws. After filling in the holes with dirt be sure to square and level the posts in their holes. I live in a snowy climate and the lean to roof slope gave me some concerns.

Use a 2 by 4 inch board for a short roof up to about 8 feet a 2 by 6 for a longer one. Align the edges flush and insert 1 5 8 screws every 8 along the rafters. Roof sheets 10 10 lean to shed. Fit the 1 8 trims to the sides of the shed.

Roof sheets 8 10 shed with lean to roof. Cut and fit the 1 2 plywood sheets to the top of the shed roof. Measure the width of the outside wall and cut the board with a circular saw to the same length. Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof.

Fitting the jambs 10 14 lean to shed. Use 6 x 5 16 lag screws recessed into the wood. Use 6 8d nails every 8 along the framing.