Build A Lean To Roof

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Build a lean to roof.

Building the shed roof 1. Design lean to roof per your local building codes. Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof. Frame the top side wall of the lean to roof with 2x4 lumber.

Use a 2 by 4 inch board for a short roof up to about 8 feet a 2 by 6 for a longer one. The roof is attached to the exterior. Draw a plan for your project. Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole.

Since a side wall of the shed will be higher than the. Plan ahead and build the roof to the size of the metal panel. Cut rafters from 2x4 beams. Use right size of rafters and headers.

Space rafters either 16 o c. Next place the supporting posts into the notches. Screw the add on wall to the top of 1 side of the shed. 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.

It consists of two independent supports such as poles and a sloped roof. A lean to is an open structure that is dependent on another structure for support. When attaching ledger board to an existing wall install proper flashing when required. The side of the panel that has a slightly flat side is to place on the roof.

Plan your project 1. Cut out a notch on the top of your posts as shown in the image above. Most lean tos will require some digging whether for a concrete foundation pier blocks. If it is needed cut the metal roof panel to the length you need with tin snips hopefully you don t have too.

Below are 19 best pictures collection of how to build a lean to roof on a porch photo in high resolution. For shingles or 24 o c. Select which side of your shed you d like to be higher than. Place the starting panel onto one edge of the roof.

Measure the width of the outside wall and cut the board with a circular saw to the same length. This is where the supporting post will rest.