Build A Lean To Roof

Building the shed roof 1.

Build a lean to roof. Design lean to roof per your local building codes. Know your local zoning laws. I set a 4x4 post in each hole after the concrete hardened filled the holes squared and leveled the posts then bolted on the 2x8 joist carrier with 4 x5 16 lag screws. Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof.

The roof is attached to the exterior. Place the starting panel onto one edge of the roof. How to build a lean to roof adding a lean to porch deck top lean to how to build a lean to porch with posts lean too ideas simple lean to roof construction. Frame the top side wall of the lean to roof with 2x4 lumber.

Screw the add on wall to the top of 1 side of the shed. The side of the panel that has a slightly flat side is to place on the roof. Use right size of rafters and headers. When attaching ledger board to an existing wall install proper flashing when required.

A lean to is an open structure that is dependent on another structure for support. Most lean tos will require some digging whether for a concrete foundation pier blocks. Plan the length and the width of your lean to and where it will attach to the shed. Plan ahead and build the roof to the size of the metal panel.

Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole. Plan your project 1. This is where the supporting post will rest. It consists of two independent supports such as poles and a sloped roof.

Next place the supporting posts into the notches. Space rafters either 16 o c. Cut out a notch on the top of your posts as shown in the image above. Use a 2 by 4 inch board for a short roof up to about 8 feet a 2 by 6 for a longer one.

If it is needed cut the metal roof panel to the length you need with tin snips hopefully you don t have too. Draw a plan for your project. Click the image for larger image size and more details. Select which side of your shed you d like to be higher than.

Cut rafters from 2x4 beams. For shingles or 24 o c.