From cutting the rafter parts out to building a jig and assembling the rafters.
How to cut rafters for shed roof.
Creating a birdsmouth cut is the classic way to prepare a rafter for a hand cut gable or shed roof.
How to measure or figure rafter length and mark and cut them accurately.
They should be long enough to attach over the joints of each rafter edge and the bottom chord you have cut.
Because a roof requires many rafters to frame it speeds things along if you use the first rafter as a pattern or template for the other rafters.
The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof.
A rafter is one side of the rafter assembly.
There is no standard spacing it depends on what size of rafters you want to use and the span of your shed.
For standard shed roof rafter spacing see rafter span chart.
The best way to assemble the trusses is to lay each rafter and bottom chord on the ground in the desired shape.
The rafter assembly is made by using an o s b.
Assemble the shed trusses now assembly of your roof trusses can finally begin.
To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.
For instance 2 grade 2x4s at 16 on center will span just over 9.
In this video you will learn all about common rafters.
Use it to make the proper measurements marks and cuts on each rafter.
First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.
The fourth step in the how to build a shed series this tutorial teaches you the necessary steps to building roof rafters.
Gusset to attach two rafters together.