Wall Shed Roof Detail

A higher wall on one side for ladders or storage.

Wall shed roof detail.

Determine your desired roof pitch. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. Framing shed walls is straightforward. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.

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. Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation. Expensive to convert a mono pitched roof to a multi slope roof since all walls need to become the same height. The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.

Shed roof ventilation instructions. Snow can build up against the lower roof wall and cause dampness or rot in the wall. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. Sheds rain and snow quickly.

Clear roof space without truss or rafters. For the shed roof pictured above the back has a 5 12 pitch. 2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. 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.

When you see this detail below it is referring to the pitch of the roof. Use pressure treated lumber for the bottom plate of all shed walls when you build shed on concrete pad. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application.