Building & Installing Roof Rafters - How to Build a Shed

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[@wilsonroo16]

you have no idea how helpful this was for this novice builder....I could not get my trusses right until I found this video....drawing it out like this made it quick and easy and I was able to bang out the trusses I need for my shed....thanks so much for doing this

[@rondavis6017]

I’ve built quite a few add on garages and storage buildings but I never thought of making myself a template on the floor of the building for the roof truss. That way they should all be exactly the same I think he did a great job and I think those of you that are thinking you should just build the wall and put on the wall 90% of that stuff doesn’t come out square no matter what you do unless you have something to back that up like a template

[@johannaeldridge8971]

drawing the template on the floor actually has helped me picture how I will frame out the trusses for my shed roof! there may be simpler more intuitive ways to achieve the desired end, but the concrete visuals are exactly what I needed to demystify the process!

[@kiwibird8441]

@@johannaeldridge8971 I've found drawing any type of framing out on the floor is thee most intuitive and easiest way to workout and build framing. I've built a raking walls off of some plans and a calculator using trigonometry and that was just annoying as heck

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Actually u are wrong

[@trouts4444]

This is a very instructional video for me as I'm not familiar with building a roof. Laying out on the floor gives a visual of the parts and how they go together. From that I can I can use a framing square to see how it is used. If I went with a framing square initially I'd probably make some mistakes. Many comments are against floor layout and I can see it would be a waste of time if someone was fairly familiar with roofing but not for someone starting out. Thank you for a very helpful video.

[@twcaldwell1951]

One of the best instructions I have found on youtube. Thank you, very clear and concise. You saved me the money of buying one of those kits to build trusses.

[@carlaandreina5554]

Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (do a google search)? It is a great exclusive product for building better sheds and woodworking without the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.

[@aleidabianchi1434]

Woodglut is nice for that.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

And I will also add: Genuis, the plywood is Like a Giant Piece of Paper. 👍👍

[@marklambert4793]

Thank you! That’s the first time that someone explained roof pitches that I understood it.

[@RT-rh1ws]

Well done! Thank you very much for your clear, and concise instructions.

[@zorell7625]

Nice Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your thoughts. Have you thought about - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my close friend Aubrey finally got great results with it.

[@ursaltydog]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your techniques!

[@ursaltydog]

@@thiagonavarro5921 Thank you Thiago!

[@tomthatcher3444]

Great video, easy to understand..thanks

[@aleidabianchi1434]

I heard very good opinions about the Woodglut plans.

[@NYWoodworker]

Good series of videos, however, you should have numbered ch video so it can be viewed in proper order.

[@jackwoods2891]

This is still GREEK to me!!! I need a 4 12 pitch for my shed.

[@REVerbtalk]

Jack, I was in the backroom diving into roof building. It's not even remotely close to hard once you remove the overly stated nonsense they throw in. You want a 4/12... you simply are saying you want a "4 pitch roof" F the "12". 12 will never change so don't even worry about it. After I removed all the nonsense I kept learning, it's simply as hell and hopefully I can help you. Lets say for example you are building a 21x36 shed using your 4 pitch. 1. Measure the total span from outside to outside of the shed(21') 2. Divide it by 1/2 (10 1/2) That's it for that, hold on to that 10 1/2 and let's focus on the board now. Go snag you a 2x6 or 2x4 whatever you are using to frame up the roof... lay it down, snag your speed square and let's nail this sucker down... PRE: Now for me, I have the construction Master Pro calculator. You can download the app as well. Your speed square gives the answer away too so remember that. 3. At this point decide on your overhang(Example: 1ft overhang)... mark a line 1ft from the end and scratch it on purpose(no cut). Now here comes the easy parts that i noticed that nobody just gets to the point on... 4. From that scratch line, measure up to 10 1/2... minus 3/4in (9' 3/4"), put your pivot point from your square on that 9' 3/4" line, pivot to "4" on your square at the "COMMON" section. Hold it firm and mark that sucker. There's your ridge cut. 5. Now, from that line on #3, take your tape measure and measure up 1 1/2" on that line, turn your speed square around and put the 4 on the bottom of the board and the pivot on that 1 1/2" mark you made... mark that sucker. That's your seat cut. 6. Last thing, Put your 4 on the edge of that overhang section... mark that sucker, that's your fascia cut You're done. Notice everything is "4" and it's a matter of the measurement. Nothing difficult at all. I was scared shitless until I just said f it and literally went at it in the backroom and noticed everything lines up without the overly stated stuff. Find your angle and you make 3 cuts of your choice of pitch, that's it. Now you can literally make qhatever roof you want because even if you are making the braces, you still use the "4"(10.5*) angle mark and you set your braces in. I hope this helps

[@VinSpacker]

Why is it that nails are used rather than screws?

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

Personal Preference, many use Nail Guns. Watch Large construction projects

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice job

[@davidboleneus4973]

I am still looking for a video that explains this in my terms. This doesnt. It is too technical, moves much too fast, without explaining terms that I dont understand. Five videos later and I still have the same issues.

[@REVerbtalk]

ok fantastic video no shade, but extremely overkill on the explanation. I respect how you explained it but literally i discovered today it's not that complicated and so much simpler when you remove the nonsense. You are providing some good aspects to the build but for explanation, just keep it simple. For a newbies learning curve: Span: 8 ft Dvided by 2 = 4ft - Decide your overhang, Measure and Cut the board at the 4ft mark from your seat cut mark... Cutting from left of the board(Rafter): 1. Place your speed square at the edge of the board on the number "8" on the COMMON section, mark a line. 2. Choose your overhang length, mark a line for no cut and forget about it 3. Flip your square over(straight-edge on the right) and put the "8" on the bottom of the board. Measure up 1 1/2" up on that line and mark the thing, there's your seat/birdsmouth cut. 4. Go to the 4ft mark, take off 3/4" off(3f 11 1/4")... cut the thing. Why? Because when you cut the rest of your rafters, you have accounted for the 1 1/2 ridge board. Trusses: Same exact thing as the above except don't cut 3/4" off.... Repeat your cuts for however many you need. Add your gussets, lift it, nail it and move on. It took me a long ass time because people overly explain it and/or could never just get to the point. This is explained well and no shade at it. But removing all the extra riff raff and simply saying the pitch is your key throughout the process of building a rafter, I finally got it down within 5 minutes learning on my own.

[@awakentruth1116]

You should make a video

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

FYI- RAFTERS VS TRUSSES THEY ARE THE SAME‼️‼️ ONLY DIFFERENCE IS......... Rafters are built on-site, while trusses are pre-fabricated. STILL THE SAME THING‼️‼️

[@anneschwan4178]

In the first pic of your video I noticed that one side of the rafter looked shorter than the other. Is this okay structurally to do as I really want the north side shorter; it would be visually more appealing.?

[@anneschwan4178]

Is it structurally okay to have one side of the rafters to be shorter as it would be more appealing and I want more runoff to the other side?

[@DanielaRouge]

I like your video very much. I build a small house, 6/4m and I,m building the roof now. I bought some beams for the attic, they are 8/8cm, (the base of the rafters, the rest of the rafters are also 8/8cm.), they are put horizontally on the walls (concrete blocks), the base of the attic. I,m a little worried that they are not thick enough, I mean those that are put horizontally. Coud you tell me if they are thick enough? Thank you so much.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Daniela Rouge lol we use inches here stop with this metric bullshit i never seen a tape measure in milimeters😄

[@alialrikabi5546]

Clear as mud. 🤔

[@stendhal48]

Ya ya ya ya ... gotta go!

[@spreadcreekjr1731]

Excellent

[@markcalaway8854]

SUPER BUILD 😎😎😎😎😎

[@mrblaxto]

Would help if I could see the layout lines.

[@chrishelbling3879]

Sorry, I'm confused. Your video thumbnail & title say rafters, but you showed how to build trusses. And, do rafters need a ridge board? Thanks for anyone who can clarify.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

They're the same, only difference is WHERE they are built Rafters are built on-site, while trusses are pre-fabricated.

[@bihannzamatia7779]

.very nice

[@cleartheory9854]

Roof Pitch and Roof Slope are technical different numbers since pitch relates to span.

[@jackmehoff1565]

with that framing square you could have had all your measurements in 2 minutes none of this drawing on the floor

[@jackmehoff1565]

great video though

[@SS-jo8id]

Great Video! Sorry for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you tried - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my best friend Jordan after a lifetime of fighting got excellent success with it.

[@davidjeromedawson]

Do you think these trusses would allow a loft to placed. Thinking about redoing my shed and making a 12/12 pitch instead of the 6/12 pitch that is currently on it.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

Certainly, no reason it wouldn't

[@williamkeithwatts5192]

All of this is fine but there's nothing in this video about roof RAFTERS. What you built was exactly what you called it, trusses. Also ,the framing square you used has all the dimensions needed instead of drawing the pictures on the floor.

[@edwardcharles9764]

william keith Watts he's not demonstrating skills as a carpenter he's showing DIYers an easy way to build the roof. He's also based the method on a system for people who have a framing square, or speed square and are using basic tools. Just because it's trusses and not rafters doesn't make it inferior FFS. It's a SHED not the grand opera house!

[@edwardcharles9764]

DONT have a framing or speed square I meant to say.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

edward charles buy a speed square for 12.99 wtf

[@boots7859]

@@edwardcharles9764 If you are going to show how to go about making a TRUSS template, then don't label it as installing roof RAFTERs. I know about trusses, was looking for pro's for rafter stick build.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

They're the same thing! Only difference is WHERE they are built. Rafters are built on-site, while trusses are pre-fabricated.

[@jungleboogie3365]

well done

[@johncritch6812]

You showed rafters in intro pic and built trusses you know the difference right ?

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

They're the same, only difference is WHERE they are built. Rafters are built on-site, while trusses are pre-fabricated.

[@allanschwarz4010]

Did you make a ladder on your Gable ends?

[@user-fl3li5so5u]

Отлично!

[@thelionandchampion2644]

just found out that all the rafters on my house were cut short by about two inches. They put in a splice every other rafter about thirteen inches long and at the back of the splice they used just one nail. In some places they put a nail on each side of the splice at the back. Is this structurally sound? They are cut short on the facia end. Show less

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

The Lion and Champion lol show less. Lol yeah your house will collapse hehehe with you in it hebehe

[@Lc-is8vn]

Hi, do you have birds mouth cuts in this roof design? or do they just sit on top of the wall frame.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

You can see them in the video, they're usually 15°

[@YouLandscaping]

Build the Roof to Build a Shed

[@charlesmilref180]

Guys I found a website on which more then 12000 sheds plans available I am learning so much on their. the website is *WoodBlueprints. Com* all you guys should try it

[@user-fl3li5so5u]

Будем использовать Вашу технологию!

[@scottysimpson166]

Will these rafter work for 14 ft wide builds?

[@DuTangTheCryptoSurfr]

🤙🏼

[@yvonnekertsch331]

no roof being built here, just endless waffling.

[@happypeople8358]

haha I think it was just for rafters but for sure not the full roof

[@leonthornton1839]

What kind of nails did you use at 5:04 and 5:24?

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

"Wood" nails, just ask at your Home Depot or whatever

[@roydl8536]

In my opinion, that is not the right way ( at least not the most common) to work on rafters, and please, better use the square

[@REVerbtalk]

Well because he didn't use the "most common" don't mean it's not right. Truss braces, gussets, angle... all combined does the same exact way as the most "common" way and serves the same exact purpose.

[@emrahozdemir6945]

Which software do you use to design this project?

[@putaschimi2185]

Appreciate Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (search on google)? It is a great one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my cooworker at very last got astronomical success with it.

[@bryankenwood3025]

Ur working to hard , to much figuring, build ur walls , plumb ur walls n find center!

[@johnhili8664]

@ROBERT Lirat if you want to build a reliable shed build it with bricks and concrete with wood you are only building a chicken coop:-)))))))))))))))))))))

[@ventryfoo6060]

Hh

[@giogio6803]

I was thinking the same.

[@williamm1971]

This was great, I've been looking for "pitched roof construction details" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Beybigail Nonpareil Breakthrough - (search on google ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to create better sheds and improve your woodworking without the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.

[@josecampos-yt5fk]

This is glorious, been searching for "how to build roof trusses for a house" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Beybigail Nonpareil Breakthrough - (just google it ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering how to create better sheds and improve your woodworking without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.

[@ASWATHYSRJ]

hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to uncover shed drawings plans try Ichordo Shed Blueprints Fixer (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@rorybellamy2533]

can you make this easier?

[@tg8150]

This video is hilariously funny. I don’t believe some actually watch it and waste their time. Get a square and you can have your measurements in less than 3 mins. Cut one and use it to trace the rest of them.

[@jessicasommy1741]

I made it too. Just used Stodoys instructions for that :)

[@bakdraft6578]

OSB is NOT plywood

[@tdgdbs1]

And on the floor; poor choice, will rot in a year.

[@edwardcharles9764]

PDB Long with a damp proof membrane between joists and OSB and the floor raised to allow air flow beneath, the OSB won't rot in a year at all. My shed is 10 years old, OSB floor, no rot!

[@zinkoaung924]

There are several components to doing a pro job. One plan I found which successfully combines these is the Wilfs Shed Formula (check it out on google) It is definitely the best info that I've seen. Check out this awesome resources.

[@jlmaxwell6367]

Wilfs Shed Formula get the F off these how to video comments. BTW...who the hell wants to sit through a 20 minute pitch video just to get to the product your pushing.

[@sergioalaniz3342]

To much numbers and confusing hahaha

[@DIYgardenshed]

How to Build a Shed Roof

[@ashtoncrawford7041]

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[@salathielolguin2973]

You don't know how how to explain all this process, you confuse people to much. Sorry

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

Lol😂 this has to be the easiest video to follow on YT Perhaps you should hire a professional

[@eduardo06891]

You say a lot, at the end u didn't say shi%#%

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

It's explained perfectly, perhaps you too should just hire a professional

[@kolo5024]

he must be old school build ur walls first the frame ur roof

[@richardrodgers1883]

Well I am wondering how you would frame your roof without having already having built the walls ?

[@ubertocreote3198]

@@richardrodgers1883 don't want to arguee. But as long as the floor is square and you build the walls square and plumb flush with edge of floor the rafters should match right to top plates. For some people it just might be easier to lay out and assemble components on a large flat surface. Probably depends on physically capable and how much arthritis is in your joints.😄😄