Lean To Garage Roof Construction

Use right size of rafters and headers.

Lean to garage roof construction.

2 screw the add on wall to the top of 1 side of the shed. A lean to is basically a structure with a roof sloped in one direction either attached to another building or free standing. Frame the top bottom and sides of the wall using 2x4 lumber and attach joists between the top and bottom every 22 5 inches 57 cm using 3 inch screws. You can add some decorating elements to enhance the look of this roof and the space under it.

For shingles or 24 o c. Design lean to roof per your local building codes. If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it. The sloped roof of the lean to shed will allow water and snow to run off to one side of the roof without soaking into the wood.

The cost of the roof will only include the cost of material required if you install it yourself. Place pressure treated posts in ground below frost line or on top of concrete pillars. While many lean tos are enclosed with walls often they re left open in at least one direction sometimes more. It is a good idea to build a lean to roof that will give a good look to the exterior area of your house and also help utilize this space.

I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to. Building a lean to on a garage provides instant space for storing firewood outdoor tools or hay. See more ideas about lean to lean to roof shed plans.