Build A Lean To Roof

Since a side wall of the shed will be higher than the.

Build a lean to roof.

Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole. The side of the panel that has a slightly flat side is to place on the roof. Space rafters either 16 o c. Screw the add on wall to the top of 1 side of the shed.

Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof. Plan your project 1. A lean to is an open structure that is dependent on another structure for support. If it is needed cut the metal roof panel to the length you need with tin snips hopefully you don t have too.

For shingles or 24 o c. Select which side of your shed you d like to be higher than. Measure the width of the outside wall and cut the board with a circular saw to the same length. The roof is attached to the exterior.

Click the image for larger image size and more details. Below are 19 best pictures collection of how to build a lean to roof on a porch photo in high resolution. Most lean tos will require some digging whether for a concrete foundation pier blocks. Use a 2 by 4 inch board for a short roof up to about 8 feet a 2 by 6 for a longer one.

It consists of two independent supports such as poles and a sloped roof. Next place the supporting posts into the notches. Design lean to roof per your local building codes. Frame the top side wall of the lean to roof with 2x4 lumber.

Plan the length and the width of your lean to and where it will attach to the shed. This is where the supporting post will rest. Cut rafters from 2x4 beams. When attaching ledger board to an existing wall install proper flashing when required.

Use right size of rafters and headers. Plan ahead and build the roof to the size of the metal panel. Building the shed roof 1. Cut out a notch on the top of your posts as shown in the image above.

Draw a plan for your project. 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.