How To Build A Lean To Roof On Side Of House

I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to.

How to build a lean to roof on side of house.

When attaching ledger board to an existing wall install proper flashing when required. Space rafters either 16 o c. The end of the header should set back from the edge of the existing building by 1 2 inch plus the thickness of any siding and trim that will be added. Aug 15 2020 explore tom dixon s board side passage lean to on pinterest.

First step is to locate and install the support header on the existing building. Add a third plank in the center. Fasten the outside studs to form the frame and then fasten all studs. Cut the studs and place them between the bottom and top plates.

Attach two planks on either ends of the nailer by nailing them firmly in and place them on top of the structure. Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole. See more ideas about lean to shed plans shed storage. May 12 2018 explore laurie johannsen s board lean to roof on pinterest.

Mark the location of one end of the header and then mark the other end. Use right size of rafters and headers. Place the top and bottom plate together mark both plates going from left to right 16 32 48 and place an x on the left side of the mark this is where studs will be located. For shingles or 24 o c.

Design lean to roof per your local building codes. Once this is done set the roofing material by attaching wooden planks at regular intervals on top of the roof as done before. I set a 4x4 post in each hole after the concrete hardened filled the holes squared and leveled the posts then bolted on the 2x8 joist carrier with 4 x5 16 lag screws.