We re going to use 2x8 lumber to make the roof frame.
10 by 12 sloped roof shed over deck.
Shed roofs project as a single plane roof pitched away from the house.
The deck was constructed entirely of 2x6 lumber both treated and untreated.
Unfortunately many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks.
It was decided to extend the deck out to a 10 x 12 area using the same construction methods as the original.
If you are tying the roof directly to a house.
Conventional slope roof range between 4 in 12 and 8 in 12.
This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money.
The roof is typically sloped down from the connecting wall if the shed is attached to the side of your house or garage.
Building and adding to the deck.
How to build a shed roof over a deck.
Now that the walls are rigid from the structural sheathing we re going to tackle the framing the roof.
This significantly sloped deck roof allows for proper drainage of rain and snow as opposed to a flat roof.
It allows you to add over a hundred millimeters of extra height.
Weather you re building a shed roof or adding a dormer to your second story it is important to choose the proper size rafter.
The original deck was 10 x 8 just large enough to hold the hot tub but that is a little small for a deck to relax on.
The patio roof which is raised with some brackets requires a custom barge cap.
This sizing guide for roof rafters will help determine what you need for your small project.
A low slope roof is anywhere from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12.
If you wish to reach a specific height you can lift the roof of the patio with some riser brackets.
However if you choose to build a freestanding shed and use this style of roof you should plan the slope of your roof in such a manner as to slope down from the front to the back of the shed.
Some shed roofs are designed to be nearly flat.
A gable roof also blends in well with many types of.
Therefore if your roof rises 4 inches over the course of 12 inches of horizontal run then your roof pitch is 4 12.
Flat roofs are more susceptible to leaking than pitched roofs.
Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square.
A flat roof has a slope of 2 in 12 or less.
Remember that pitch is calculated as the height or rise of a roof pitch over 12 inches of horizontal run.
Always try to match the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your shed roof.
Steeper sloped roofs are considered more aesthetically pleasing and last longer.
Anything more than 9 in 12 is considered steep.
As stated in the.
Of roof decking costs 800 2 800 to install depending on the material you choose.
On average 300 sq ft.
Install some riser brackets for more height.