10 By 12 Sloped Roof Shed Over Deck

On average 300 sq ft.

10 by 12 sloped roof shed over deck.

Always try to match the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your shed roof. We re going to use 2x8 lumber to make the roof frame. This sizing guide for roof rafters will help determine what you need for your small project. Steeper sloped roofs are considered more aesthetically pleasing and last longer.

Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square. However if you choose to build a freestanding shed and use this style of roof you should plan the slope of your roof in such a manner as to slope down from the front to the back of the shed. The patio roof which is raised with some brackets requires a custom barge cap. This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money.

Install some riser brackets for more height. How to build a shed roof over a deck. There are several variables to consider when determining the proper rafter size. A flat roof has a slope of 2 in 12 or less.

Of roof decking costs 800 2 800 to install depending on the material you choose. Some shed roofs are designed to be nearly flat. Flat roofs are more susceptible to leaking than pitched roofs. Now that the walls are rigid from the structural sheathing we re going to tackle the framing the roof.

Conventional slope roof range between 4 in 12 and 8 in 12. The deck was constructed entirely of 2x6 lumber both treated and untreated. A low slope roof is anywhere from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12. Unfortunately many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks.

It was decided to extend the deck out to a 10 x 12 area using the same construction methods as the original. Anything more than 9 in 12 is considered steep. Building and adding to the deck. Weather you re building a shed roof or adding a dormer to your second story it is important to choose the proper size rafter.

It allows you to add over a hundred millimeters of extra height. The roof is typically sloped down from the connecting wall if the shed is attached to the side of your house or garage. The most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape projects along a ridge down the center of the deck and overhangs the enclosed space. Therefore if your roof rises 4 inches over the course of 12 inches of horizontal run then your roof pitch is 4 12.

A gable roof also blends in well with many types of. If you are tying the roof directly to a house. Remember that pitch is calculated as the height or rise of a roof pitch over 12 inches of horizontal run. Shed roofs project as a single plane roof pitched away from the house.

If you wish to reach a specific height you can lift the roof of the patio with some riser brackets. The run always remains constant at 12 inches.