Gambrel Roof For 12 Wide Shed

The project features instructions for building a gambrel roof for a 12 16 barn shed.

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. Install the tar paper starting with the bottom of the roof and make sure the strips overlap for at least 2. Wall studs 16 inch o c. 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. This barn comes with supports for a basic loft so all you are left to do is attach the loft floor. Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space. Cover the roofing sheets with tar paper.

Roof trusses 16 inch o c. Anything less than this will ultimately result in a roof that leaks if you plan on putting shingles on it. This piece of plywood represents the dimensions for your roof and will serve as an assembly site for your rafters. 12 x16 mini barn shed with gambrel roof.

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. This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise. 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. Check out part 3 of the article to see how to frame the double shed doors.