Gambrel Roof For 12 Wide Shed

The project features instructions for building a gambrel roof for a 12 16 barn shed.

Gambrel roof for 12 wide shed. Lay down the piece of plywood in an area with ample space. In this instructable i will be showing you how to build a 12 by 16 shed modeled after an old style barn complete with double barn doors a partial loft a barn style roof and a classic red and white paint job although rea. Cover the roofing sheets with tar paper. Install the tar paper starting with the bottom of the roof and make sure the strips overlap for at least 2.

Double top plates includes 48 inch loft the length of the shed with an optional gable end door frame for pre hung doors and windows. Anything less than this will ultimately result in a roof that leaks if you plan on putting shingles on it. 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. This piece of plywood represents the dimensions for your roof and will serve as an assembly site for your rafters.

Wall studs 16 inch o c. 3 12 6 12 and 12 12 roof pitch options 12 inch overhang 31 sizes from 8 4 to 16 32 8 10 12 14 16 ft widths single and double doors floor studs 12 inch o c. Check out part 3 of the article to see how to frame the double shed doors. See the rest of plans for more outdoor projects.

Install the shingles starting with the left bottom of the roof after fitting the starting course. In addition fit a 12 strip over the top ridge. 12 x16 mini barn shed with gambrel roof. This means that for every 12 horizontal run you must have at least 3 of rise.