Welcome to the break free homestead youtube channel in today s video i am installing a lean to on an 8 8 x 10 shed.
How to build a lean to roof off a garage.
Building a lean to on a garage provides instant space for storing firewood outdoor tools or hay.
I wanted the length of the garage and out about 8 feet from the side.
Angle the roof so rain is directed away from the building s perimeter.
Then i decided it should have about a 7 ft.
If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it.
Please follow links provided below to open free detailed pdf plans for 8 wide 10 wide 12 wide and 16 wide lean to overhangs.
A lean to is basically a structure with a roof sloped in one direction either attached to another building or free standing.
We did our best.
While many lean tos are enclosed with walls often they re left open in at least one direction sometimes more.
Also decide how the roof of the lean to will interface with the roof of the shed.
Free lean to roof pdf plans.
I used standard corrugated roofing for.
You may need a simple gutter or downspout drainage piping to prevent pooling at the base of the lean to.
With that i need to figure out what the pitch of the roof would be still fitting about a foot lower than the eaves on the garage and using only 8 ft.
I started by deciding how big i wanted the shed.
If your region receives heavy snowfall build the roof to withstand that load.
I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to.