Framing A Gambrel Shed Roof

A gambrel shed roof involves significantly more angle cuts than a gable roof but provides more storage space in the attic.

Framing a gambrel shed roof.

This piece of plywood represents the dimensions for your roof and will serve as an assembly site for your rafters. My absolute favorite of all shed roofs is the gambrel style. Shed framed with gambrel trusses building a gambrel shed truss when you are designing your shed roof whether it be a gambrel gable or saltbox you should never have any roof pitch less than a 3 12. Attach the components to the gambrel ends and secure them to the framing with 3 1 2 galvanized screws after drilling pilot holes.

Installing the roofing sheets attach 3 4 tongue and groove plywood to the roof trusses following the pattern shown in the image. It s much easier to make your own trusses than to build the rafter system or even purchase ready made trusses. To make your own trusses angle cut the 2 4 pieces for the upper slope to the desired length. Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space.

Framing a gambrel roof shed. Lay a piece of 10 ft 5 ft 3 0 m 1 5 m plywood on the floor. If you have a 10 ft 3 0 m wide shed your roof will be 10 ft 3 0 m wide and 5 ft 1 5 m tall. Detailed guide to building a gable roof for your shed.

This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more. This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise.