How To Build A Shed - Part 7 - Shed Roof Framing

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Tools I use:

All the steps to framing a roof for your storage shed are shown and described in detail in this video.

It includes:
Laying out the top plates for rafter locations
Setting the end rafters
Installing string to keep all the rafters in line with each other
Installing the intermediate rafters
Installing sub fascia
Installing roof sheeting

For Shed Plans to this and other sheds please visit our website at

WARNING: These projects can be dangerous, posing risks of personal injury, or property damage, and in some cases, death. There may be the possibly other risks of which I am not fully aware. Use of video content and or website information is at your own risk.

Thanks for watching!

[risewoodworks]

Holy crap, I've watched this video like 10 times and I've never noticed that beautiful mountain view in the background while he's installing the roof sheeting. So awesome!!

[SISU]

Wow, what a stunning landscape backdrop ! ( sheds great too ! ) 😊

[tabhorian]

The mountains in the background are beautiful.  lucky dog.

[PaaatryKx]

Mistrzostwo, WIELKI szacunek.Pozdrowienia z Polski.

[SpaceCaddy]

I'm building a shed that's 12.5' x 12.5'. Will this truss style work for such a wide structure? Great set of videos. Thanks for any help.

[JimWatsonTheframingMagician]

It is very important that plywood clips are used between the rafters otherwise the sheathing will sag, and or bow.

 Even though you have gone to the trouble to make all the rafters the same, it is very common that the tails will vary. Run a string line down down the tails to make sure they are straight, and cut if necessary. 

[schstu]

Great series of videos. I am building a 9' x 13' (yes, odd size) shed. You do not use collar ties or ceiling joists/rafter tie. Are you concerned about the walls bowing without these ties or is your structure size too small? I am hoping to avoid both for my build so I can keep it as open as possible. It does not snow here so no concern of that load. I am doing a 4/12 or 5/12 pitch. Shed walls 7' 7". Would you recommend collar or rafter ties for a 9x13? Or maybe just in the middle? Thanks

[douglasflores]

Hi, I am planning to build a smaller one without walls, it will be over my bonfire, it will be 6' x 6' approx.
It will have only 4 posts and 3 rafters.
I have plywood for the roof, do you recommend it?
Do you have a video for a smaller one?
I think I will use 4x6 posts with concrete to ground (about 2 feet inside ground)
Thanks in advance.

[usarmymike]

HELP ME please!!!. I purchased a 30L travel trailer. I am redoing the roof and found out everything has been framed with 2x2 pieces. My goal was to build a pitched gable above the RV so I could have a loft inside. I was going to be using 2x6 can anyone give me recommendations on if I'm able to use 2x4 or 2x6 as my rafter since the wall framing is only 2x2. Idk what to do please help

[leoshka]

damn i wish i had a nail gun or something, all i got is a hammer and a screw driver and am building a cabin in the woods..already started on my roof though! just needed some good insights on simple roof designs, this ones awesome

[theanswerisokay]

You're awesome and that mountain view is beautiful. Lol could you come to Leesville SC to build a shed for me? Lol😅

[ClausRow]

I am having trouble finding 8d 2 1/2" cement coated sinker nails specified for the Roof Sheet, Joist/Rafter to wall under Fasteners. I mean there a loads of loose nails, though I can't find ones for the nail gun. I'm new to this stuff so I might be looking in the wrong place. Thanks for the help.

[joseurquieta]

What size of rafters do you recommend for a 9x9 shed??? I was thinking 60" ..4/12?? Thank you

[zaloalvarez]

Are those rafters strong enough to use plywood in the middle? I tried putting 2*4 at the middle but it would not hold my weight when i got on them.

[marianocastillo]

can you tell me the size of the z flashing you used? Only z flashing I found was smaller than the one you used, and I am unsure whether to use it. Thanks.

[yesimerin]

I love this set of vids. It is the most detailed, comprehensive, and LAY (wo)MAN'S I have found. I feel like this is something I can do now. Thank you very much :)

[mikegray]

Great video, these are the best I
Have seen very infomative

[magreger]

Why do you mark the rafter locations on the sub facia? Why not just slap it up there? Thanks.

[panchito]

Wich size of plywood u are used..
3/4 or 1/2

[thepharaoh]

So do I measure 24 3/4 so the edge sits on that when he says 24 on center?