Small Shed Roof Truss Design

Homes have 24 truss spacing.

Small shed roof truss design.

However most homes use pre fabricated engineered trusses designed for 24 on center. Finally there is a barn type or gambrel shed roof. This will help as you build rafters for a shed that are properly cut and fitted. See more ideas about roof trusses roof truss design roof.

Roof trusses for a shed are simple enough without having to use any specific engineering instructions. Trusses are built for a sound roofing system on various buildings but in simple projects like a shed a truss can be built without the need for any engineering requirements and just simply some lumber. If you live in an area where you get absolutely tons of snow and have a low pitched roof on your shed then go ahead and put them 16 on center. This is similar to the gable shed because the trusses will be in two different cuts because of the two different angles.

A mono truss roof allows for more sunlight and visual space proper drainage and relatively cheaper. The plumbed edge will allow the rafter pieces to seamlessly fit together to form each truss shape. 24 on center is fine for shed trusses. Make sure you have two rafter lengths for each truss you expect to make.

A mono truss is a one sloped truss that forms a right angle triangle. It s often used for sheds garages or extension of an existing roof. The gable shed has a roof like a house so the roof trusses will have a peak in the middle.