You can build your own shed trusses by using a standard jig.
How to make a roof for a shed.
The construction tips in the previous article relate to building a quality roof.
You can build them all just as you did the first one and they will all be identical.
Set a rafter on the top plates and align the gable face of the rafter with the top plate on the gable end of the shed.
As a rule of thumb you will first need to build the walls and floor before you can start to build the shed trusses.
Fasten to the side of the shed using a hammer and tacks.
For example installing the soffit and edge boards before the roof decking will make the job flow much easier save you lots of time.
Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.
I have outlined a typical shed roof construction sequence here along with some common mistakes that are very easily avoided.
To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.
First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.
Instead of working at a table or other raised surface it s best to build the wooden trusses on the ground.
You can actually build a jig on your shed floor or any open flat floor that has enough room.
Attach the rafter to the top plates using 3 8d nails at each rafter seat to top plate connection.
Lay the water impermeable sheeting over the roof cutting it to size with a slight overhang.
Build one truss check to see that it fits and if it does you are good to go with the rest of the trusses.