How To Build A 8x8 Shed Roof

Check out the first part of the project to learn how to build the frame of the 8 8 shed.

How to build a 8x8 shed roof.

Lower the first rafter truss into place at either the front or back of the shed. Work with attention and make adjustments to the design and overall dimensions if you want to get the job done in a professional manner. Nail together the floor joists on 16. Make an 8 by 8 foot floor framework using 2 x6 x8 pressure treated lumber.

Attach the end rafters to the wall plates of your shed frame. Build two 96 wide by 72 tall side walls from 2 x4. Materials 3 pieces of 1 2 plywood 4 x8 4 pieces of t1 11 siding 5 8 4 x8 4 pieces of t1 11 5 8 siding 4 x10 9 pieces of 2 4 lumber 10 ft 4 pieces of 1 6 lumber 10 ft 10 pieces of 2 4 lumber 8 ft 100 sq ft of tar paper 100 sq ft of asphalt shingles hinges latch 2 1 2 screws 3. Materials 10 pieces of 2 4 lumber 6 5 pieces of 2 4 lumber 8 3 pieces of 3 4 plywood 4 x8 1 piece of t1 11 sifing 4 x8 1 piece of 1 2 plywood 4 x4 100 sq ft of tar paper 100 sq of asphalt shingles rafter ties 1 5 8 screws 2 1 2 screws 3 1 2 screws wood filler wood glue.

Fasten the truss by driving 8d finishing nails at an angle down through the board just above the birdsmouth notch and into the underlying wall plate.