How To Trimthe Top Of A Shed Roof

I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.

How to trimthe top of a shed roof.

It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference. Shed roof framing process explained step by step instructions. Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. Watch and see how easy it is.

Single slope and lean to. Skillion roofs are one of the simplest roof styles used in shed building. Keep it simple and remember. Installing the metal or drip edge on the upper portion of the asphalt shingle shed style roof.

Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall. In this video i show you the basics of roofing. I wanted a simple roof. Saltbox roofs look like skillion roofs but with an extra short slope opposite the long angled plane like an upside down check mark.

Later on we ll investigate the finer points of applying shingles to the top row of a lean to type shed. The metal roof installation will be shown in a future video. The cap metal or drip edge that finishes the mockup. Shed build time lapse.

We re going to use 2x8 lumber to make the roof frame. A skillion roof is made up of a single flat plane which slopes gradually from top to bottom. Welcome to part 4 of our shed build showing the roof framing sheathing and papering. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate.

Shingling a shed and want some tips. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. I decided to take full advantage of the regulations and build a 10 x 14 shed. It has a greater slope.

I decided on a slanted roof. I didn t want ridges or valleys which are a lot of work and can leak.