How To Build A Lean To Garage Roof

My dimensions are slightly different being 10ft wide x 32ft long.

How to build a lean to garage roof.

The carport lean to shown uses basic and simple pole building construction techniques and was added to an existing workshop. Use right size of rafters and headers. Intervals with nails an metal l brackets at the wall side and hurricane ties and nails on post side. Angle the roof so rain is directed away from the building s perimeter.

I needed to construct that lean to in order to store future motorcycle projects an. For shingles or 24 o c. The 2x4 roof joists were attached at 2 ft. And because the outer fascia is exposed to the weather it is constructed of 1 by 6 pressure treated materials as well.

Space rafters either 16 o c. Welcome to the break free homestead youtube channel in today s video i am installing a lean to on an 8 8 x 10 shed. This is how to build a lean to on your backyard for cheap and very simply. The 2x4 joist supports were attached with nails and metal brackets between the lower stinger on the garage wall and the roof joists.

You may need a simple gutter or downspout drainage piping to prevent pooling at the base of the lean to. Design the roof to withstand weather. I will be using metal roofing. They can be used to as picnic shelters company rest areas or any number of applications that call for a building with an angled roof and a flat edge.

I plan to build this style next to my garage because i don t have the wall height on garage to obtain correct heights roof pitch. Attach rafter brackets with screws to the inside of these 2 by 6 beams then hang 2 by 4 and 2 by 6 rafters between the beams using screws. If your region receives heavy snowfall build the roof to withstand that load. The top of trusses will be approx 9ft high on high side.

Screw a piece of 2 by 6 to the outside of the posts and to the side of the garage running the length of the lean to. Lean to carports and buildings stand alone and can be used to get a specific design with many uses. 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. Screw it in with a drill and nails.

I used standard corrugated roofing for. For the final step install the trim of your choice as a cover against the side structure. Design lean to roof per your local building codes.