Step 1 make a ledger board to fasten to the existing wall and support the upper end of the lean to roof.
Metal roof on lean to shed.
The advantage of a metal roof or tin roof is that it has a 50 year plus lifespan.
This is how to build a lean to on your backyard for cheap and very simply.
This step by step woodworking project is about 10 14 lean to shed roof plans this is the part 2 of the 10 14 shed where i show you how to build the lean to roof.
An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing.
And it comes in many shapes sizes and colors.
If you install it properly you can pretty much forget maintenance for the life of the shed.
I needed to construct that lean to in order to store future motorcycle projects an.
After completing this step we purchased a jigsaw and this saw would have been easier to make this cut.
You can also easily add side overhangs to the roof of the shed if you want.
It will be easier to build this in place on top of the shed but if you can t build it on the ground then put into place before adding the sheathing.
Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.
Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.
Either way the concept is the same.
Constructing a freestanding lean to is a basic.
The main feature of the shed is a tin roof usually made with corrugated metal roofing with a steep slope.
The dis advantage of a metal roof is that it is more expensive than shingles and requires additional planning and tools.