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.
How to lift a roof onto a shed.
To move the shed a short distance create a conveyor belt out of sturdy pipes and boards and roll it to its new location then gently ease it down.
If the space is larger 1 or 2 inch thick treated lumber can also be used to fill the gap.
Angled from the ground to the roof.
Dig under the shed so you can place jacks to lift it.
Lean and secure two 2x4s or 2x6s planks against the fascia board of the low wall.
Before lifting sheathing onto the roof build yourself a ladder.
Determine your desired roof pitch.
Provide support for every floor joist that has been raised off the support beam during the lifting process.
On the lift day we positioned all of the assembled strong backs under the rafters and gave the order to heave ho.
Garden sheds provide a convenient location to store a variety of household and garden items such as lawnmowers tools and other outdoor items you don t want cluttering up.
Pent this creates a single slanting roof surface and is most commonly used when the shed roof frame is designed to be an addition to the main home rather than a standalone structure.
Angled from the ground to the roof.
How to jack up a shed.
The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.
If you re moving a large shed you will need a jack at each corner or you may only need 2 jacks for smaller sheds.
For smaller gaps pieces of asphalt shingles can be used.
Gable this style also known as the peaked gable or the pitched roof is by far the most popular and most ubiquitous.
Place shims wedge shaped boards between the beams of the shed and the shed floor.