Build your shed roof like a pro step by step. Learn how to frame rafters, cut perfect birdsmouth joints, and install sturdy ...

One of them is building a simple shed, ... Ask the Builder: Know slope before building roof rafter Sun., July 6, 2014 Two simple roof rafters meet at a ridge board on the top.

Photo courtesy/Tim Carter A simple framing square, circular saw and a tape measure are just about all you need to make perfect angled roof rafter cuts. Those and a basic knowledge of trigonometry.

Use a framing square to lay out the 5-in. pitch on the first roof rafter (Photo 11). Cut out the rafter and use it as a pattern to make the second rafter. Test the first two for proper fit, then ...

Attach the four rafters on top of the structure, then screw or nail down the 2x boards, then the steel, for the roof. If you’ll be using your shed as a smokehouse, opt for tongue-and-groove ...

Rafters are made from sloped framing boards of dimensional lumber -- usually 2x8s or 2x10s -- connecting the roof peak, known as the ridge board, to the plates of the exterior walls. They are ...

Q: I want to build a simple shed. How do I cut a roof rafter? A: To cut a roof rafter, you'll need a framing square, tape measure, pencil and saw. It will also help if you recall basic geometry.

Q: I need your opinion about my roof. I'm afraid it's going to collapse because when the wind blows, it makes a scary popping noise. It actually sounds like the roof could rip off the house. I've ...

Notice how the roof frame sits on top of the walls and that there are spaces between the rafters. If you leave these open, birds, bugs and rodents will get into your shed.