How To Make A Roof For A Shed

Instead of working at a table or other raised surface it s best to build the wooden trusses on the ground.

How to make a roof for a shed.

You can build your own shed trusses by using a standard jig. Most of the assembly work can be done down on the ground. To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles. You can build them all just as you did the first one and they will all be identical.

Set a rafter on the top plates and align the gable face of the rafter with the top plate on the gable end of the shed. First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof. Fasten to the side of the shed using a hammer and tacks. Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.

Build one truss check to see that it fits and if it does you are good to go with the rest of the trusses. You can actually build a jig on your shed floor or any open flat floor that has enough room. For example installing the soffit and edge boards before the roof decking will make the job flow much easier save you lots of time. Step 2 saw four lengths of timber to match the dimensions of your roof.

As a rule of thumb you will first need to build the walls and floor before you can start to build the shed trusses. Attach the rafter to the top plates using 3 8d nails at each rafter seat to top plate connection. Lay the water impermeable sheeting over the roof cutting it to size with a slight overhang.