Wall Shed Roof Detail

Sheds rain and snow quickly.

Wall shed roof detail.

2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. When you see this detail below it is referring to the pitch of the roof.

Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. There have always been problems with the flashing details at the roof to wall intersections of head walls rake walls and chimneys especially if brick or stone veneer or stucco is used. Shed roof ventilation instructions.

Determine your desired roof pitch. In order to adhere to standardized building codes and ensure adequate runoff your shed s roof must have a pitch of at least 3 12 read as three in twelve. You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. Clear roof space without truss or rafters.

Expensive to convert a mono pitched roof to a multi slope roof since all walls need to become the same height. For the shed roof pictured above the back has a 5 12 pitch. Roof to wall intersections. Framing shed walls is straightforward.

Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more.