How to build an 8’x10′ Storage Shed

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The roof frame and the sheathingA protective covering of boards or plywood applied to the studs or rafters of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.

6. The Roof Rafters

Cut the remaining eight intermediate rafters (see ‘RafterStructural member of a roof that supports the roof load and runs from the ridge to the top of the side walls. Detail’ drawing) and fixTo secure with nails or screws. in place, four each side. Spacings are shown in ‘The Roof Plan’.
See the ‘Nailing and Fastening Information’ page for fixing instructions.

7. Roof BlockingBlocks, see Block.

Measure and cut four rows of blocking to fit between the rafters. Place the rows each side of the side wall’s top plates (see Picture). This is so the exterior Boards and BattensNarrow board used to cover claddingThe exterior surface of a building. joins or used for decorative purposes. will have a straight edge at the top to butt up to.

8. Roof Sheathing

Cover the roof with 12mm (1/2) inch plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue.. Run the sheets from the apex to the ends of the rafters. The sheets will need cutting.
All joins must be over a rafter or under a purlinTimber used to support roofing sheets. Usually fixed on top of rafters..

9. The Purlins

NailA short nail with a large flat head used for securing roofing felt, plasterboard, sheet metal to wood etc. three rows of purlins to each side of the roof, overhanging each end by 25mm (1″).
Fix the top row about 75mm (3″) down from the apex (this measurement will depend upon the width of the ridgeThe horizontal line at the top of opposing sloping sides of a roof running parallel with the building length. cappingCovering, as the ridge capping is nailed to the top purlin), the bottom row flushBeing even with. to the ends of the rafters and another row in the middle.
Nail the lower end of the roof sheathing (from the underside) up into the bottom of the purlin.