Wall Shed Roof Detail

Determine your desired roof pitch.

Wall shed roof detail.

A higher wall on one side for ladders or storage. Sheds rain and snow quickly. 2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. There have always been problems with the flashing details at the roof to wall intersections of head walls rake walls and chimneys especially if brick or stone veneer or stucco is used.

Use pressure treated lumber for the bottom plate of all shed walls when you build shed on concrete pad. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. Expensive to convert a mono pitched roof to a multi slope roof since all walls need to become the same height. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.

The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof. For the shed roof pictured above the back has a 5 12 pitch. In order to adhere to standardized building codes and ensure adequate runoff your shed s roof must have a pitch of at least 3 12 read as three in twelve. Snow can build up against the lower roof wall and cause dampness or rot in the wall.

Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation. Shed roof ventilation instructions. Framing shed walls is straightforward. This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more.

Roof to wall intersections. You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. When you see this detail below it is referring to the pitch of the roof.