How To Build A Lean To Shed Roof Step By Step

Fitting the double doors.

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

Fitting the jambs 10 14 lean to shed. That means for every 12 inches or foot the roof runs. 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.

It goes up 5 inches. Measure the width of the outside wall and cut the board with a circular saw to the same length. I live in a snowy climate and the lean to roof slope gave me some concerns. Roof sheets 10 10 lean to shed.

Align the edges flush and insert 1 5 8 screws every 8 along the rafters. Use 6 8d nails every 8 along the framing. Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof. Next bolt the 2x8 joist carrier onto the posts using the 4 x 5 16 lag screws.

Attach the 2 4 jambs around the door opening. Building lean to roof. Use 6 x 5 16 lag screws recessed into the wood. Use a 2 by 4 inch board for a short roof up to about 8 feet a 2 by 6 for a longer one.

Fit the 1 8 trims to the sides of the shed. Cut and fit the 1 2 plywood sheets to the top of the shed roof. The steeper the slope the faster it sheds snow ice and leaves so less build up. First bolt 4 16ft long 2 6 stringers to the side of your structure.

Roof sheets 8 10 shed with lean to roof. After filling in the holes with dirt be sure to square and level the posts in their holes. The ideal roof slope for the climate is 5 12 or better.