Wall Shed Roof Detail

Sheds rain and snow quickly.

Wall shed roof detail.

A higher wall on one side for ladders or storage. When you see this detail below it is referring to the pitch of the roof. For the shed roof pictured above the back has a 5 12 pitch. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.

Shed roof ventilation instructions. 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. Roof to wall intersections. This design offers the most storage space for a storage shed provided the side walls are 6 foot or more.

2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. Snow can build up against the lower roof wall and cause dampness or rot in the wall. Expensive to convert a mono pitched roof to a multi slope roof since all walls need to become the same height.

Clear roof space without truss or rafters. A shed roof that is not stick framed will be built with trusses. The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application.

Determine your desired roof pitch. You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. Framing shed walls is straightforward.