Gable Shed Roof Plans

12x16 shed plans with gable roof.

Gable shed roof plans.

This style has two slopes as opposed to the gable or saltbox designs. Build the trims for the roof of the shed using 1 6 lumber. Building a loft in the roof cavity is easy and provides much more storage space than either the gable or saltbox sheds. Use 1 2 plywood for the gussets.

Use a miter saw to make the angle cuts to the rafters as shown in the diagram. Not only does this design feature a steeper pitch of course you can set your own pitch to meet the weather in your local area but one that is designed in such a way as to be. We offer both peaked gable roof sheds and slanted lean to roof styles. Finally take a look at the plan itself to make sure you understand the materials list measured drawings and directions before you commit.

The first step of the project is to build the rafters for the 10 20 gable shed roof. Make 30 degree cuts to both ends of the trims for a neat result. Rafters 10 20 gable shed. 4 steeper gable style roof more pitch and a stronger design.

Align the edges with attention and use 2 brad nails to secure the trims into place properly. Cut ten 2 6 s to 9 9 long for the floor joist. 4 1 4 8 cut to size 4 1 4 10 cut to size the shed floor is built with pressure treated 2 6 and pressure treated 4 4 lumber. If you re planning on building a gable roof with a pitch of 4 12 for a shed that s 200 inches 510 cm wide your rafter boards would need to be 105 3 inches 267 cm long on each side.

How to frame a gambrel shed roof. 8 1 2 plywood 4 x8 sheets cut to size corner trim. This style of shed roof is one of the most common and can be utilized for building playhouses garden sheds utility sheds and more. This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more.

A gable shed roof is the easiest to build and depending on the pitch of the roof will provide you with some storage space in the attic area. Plans include drawings measurements shopping list and cutting list. Fit the 1 6 trims to the roof of the shed. Next decide what style roof you prefer.

Build your own storage with construct101. Cut two 2 6 s to 12 long for the band.