101 - How to build Shed DIY Back Yard Storage part 3 Building a Roof, Trusses

Includes complete materials list and cut list, with all angles and math done for you! Plus these designs maximize material use, giving you the most amount of shed for the least amount of money.

This is a complete video series detailing exactly how to build a shed from beginning to end. It is presented so that even someone with little to no experience can tackle this project. The instruction teaches the IBC (International Building Code) rules that almost every jurisdiction in the United States follows, so you will be prepared if you need a permit. But in many cases a permit isn’t required for a shed under a certain size.

This project takes only basic tools to accomplish. If you have a circular saw, a drill, a level & a hammer, along with some basic hand tools, you can do this.

There are things that will make it quicker of course, such as a nailgun & compressor. But you can decide what level of tools are needed.

I’ve broken the video into digestible parts. This makes it easier to refer back to a specific section. Or, if you only happen to need instruction in one area, this will save you time, since you can just watch what you need.

Things we used for this project:

Tools:

Materials:

16D galv nails
6D galv ring shank nails


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[charmh]

This is the first time I have ever used high school math for triangles and it felt useful! Have to admit it made me smile. But more importantly, thank you for making such thorough videos. Just awesome!!!!

[Pebbles]

This is by far the best tutorial for the DIY beginner! Love it! Thank you! I can't wait to watch the rest in this series!

[eddiestipe]

Wow, I have never seen a video as comprehensive as this series on how to build a shed. Your explanation of how to do the math is outstanding. I teach a a local university and your teaching skills are exemplary. Please, please, keep up the work you are doing. Thank you for sharing.

[chrisbriley]

Best tutorial I have ever seen period! Thank you

[bishopp]

Dude, these videos are incredible! I sucked at math in high school (well, school in general) but I had no problem understanding your examples. Well spoken, well shot, well edited and easy to follow instructions. Simply put, well done sir!

[ProBangers]

This is a super valuable video. Geometry was my favorite subject in 10th grade, but I'm a bit rusty after 23 years, so this was a great refresher and will make it much easier for me to build my shed. Thanks!

[tneison]

About to start our 12'x16' shed next week, I watched what feels 100 shed construction videos. Your series is the best, the attention to detail and how you explain things is top notch. Great job to you and your family.

[claudebelanger]

I am so grateful for you posting these videos. I have built my walls on my shed and now have come to the point where it's time to build my trusses. I was looking for a way to build my trusses to give me maximum headroom but still be strong enough to handle a significant snow load as I can't access my shed during the winter months. In my part of the world I can expect about 4 feet of snow. I decided I would install a tin roof so that the snow might slide off the roof in the spring. I originally planned a 4/12 pitch but having seen your 7/12 pitch I can see the advantage which hopefully will cause the snow to slide off. Even if the snow doesn't slide off I am more confident that the runoff in the spring will keep the extra weight from the water to minimize the extra weight

[buynsell]

This was GREAT !!! Excellent idea to build these before the walls are on and building the template in am totally going to do this for my shed. I would not have thought of that. Thanks love the puppy.

[serena]

Your instructions on on how to cut and calculate the rafters and birdsmouth is BEST EXPLANATION I HAVE EVER SEEN, GREAT JOB SIR

[tristannez]

I like how you were very descriptive about the measurements. These are the measurements I’ve been trying to look for and certain formulas. All I’ve been doing is eyeballing and dry, fitting and cutting.

[skampp]

Man this was a masterclass. I won't look at my speed square the same again, thanks so much!

[dfj]

I'm building a backyard office/guest house and the explanation in this video on how to build rafters/trusses with the necessary math is the best I have seen on YouTube. Bravo!!!!

[pablovara]

Very good video
I’m thinking of building a shed
But didn’t know where and how to start until now
Thanks again

[joepoe]

This may be the best video I’ve seen on the math used in building. I wish you were my math teacher . You made it so easy and it’s great that your kids are a part of this.

[whiskeytv]

I finally have a use for algebra and geometry 🎉 As a self taught woodworker, ive been swagging the math. It always works but now I understand how to get there faster

[sethbreitmiaer]

This is the best shed building series EVER! Thank you. I feel like I owe someone some money after watching these videos.

[jonathanhale]

This is an impressive tutorial. There's nothing left out; the student learns everything he/she needs to know. You are a very intuitive teacher.

[NotThatMattNagy]

I've seen a number of shed building series videos on YouTube and this is by far the most comprehensive and easy to follow. Well done!

[GOrr-jnjv]

One of the best videos on slope and picth. I appreciate the math part. I've always had trouble with that part.