It has a greater slope.
Install a shed roof.
Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option.
5install metal panels or shingles.
Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length.
First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.
This video will show you how to install roof shingles.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference.
Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length.
Not only does the shed roof have a more attractive interesting appearance but roof shingles are a more durable roofing option and not much more difficult to install than standard mineral roofing felt which is the most common roofing material for sheds in this country.
Some panels have pre drilled holes.
I decided on a slanted roof.
Those who opt for a house with a shed roof can then install a system of solar panels.
Shed build time lapse.
I didn t want ridges or valleys which are a lot of work and can leak.
Wear hearing and eye protection.
Circular saw 2 x research source slower than angle grinder but follow same step 2 pre drill holes on the ridges.
Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust.
Installing roof shingles is popular roof covering for sheds in north america and with the advent of more substantial sheds and home offices in the uk is an increasingly popular option.
If yours do not.
Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Disadvantages of the hangar roof insulation the shed roof certainly offers many advantages but brings with it some disadvantages.
Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run.
The low pitch of the roof is more efficient at collecting solar energy thus the cost of electricity and energy can be reduced.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.