Roof for my inventory ~ cheapskate style

Yeah I wouldn't want shingles on that pitch either but rolled roofing sucks imo (at least in the climate here), doesn't seem to have much longevity (that's why its so much cheaper than shingles). Any way you can score some used tin or rubber roofing (either will last your lifetime).

 

I originally wanted just a tin roof but can’t find any used panels anywhere. I’d rather not waste my money on the corrugated plastic ones either, since they get brittle after a year or two. No luck finding EPDM either. Brad was able to hook me up again with some dirt cheap OSB for the roof, I just need to find something to put on top of that.

 

Thanks for taking the time to post a build thread. I really appreciate the time and the thriftiness that is going into this.

 

Too bad you aren't closer, I have a bunch of used metal that I'd sell cheap!

If you need more width on your posts to support another 2x6, just lag a 2x4 to the post for the second 2x6 to sit on...and if you are worried about the blocks just splitting at the nails/screws, don't forget that you can use a little steel to help support things too.
Here is a pic of what I'm talking about. (the steel reinforcement...and pics of the blocking for support on the second page) Is third time a charm? Yet another woodshed build...

 

Rolled roofing was the norm for low slope roofing up until the 1980's. Used it a lot. Fell out of favor to modified roll roofing (basically "tear proof, rubberized asphalt) You can used it but $110 roll and self adhering. 10-15 yr life expectancy from rolled roofing.

Eric...use the Owens Corning product from Lowe's. Its fiberglass based and lasts a lot longer than the other brands. They will sell damaged rolls for half price or discounted. Ill hook you up...trust me!

 

I dug up all the spare hardware I had kicking around that was left over from when I built my deck in 2020. Looks like I have enough hurricane ties for the rafters.


But even better, I have these heavy duty Simpson brackets that’ll both support the second layer of 2x6 beams, but add a little aesthetic appeal in the process

 

Perfect...and best of all...already paid for! (and at pre-pandemic/Brandon gouge pricing!)

 

Here’s a greenhorn question ~ with a 1/12 pitch roof on this quick and dirty project, would you even bother cutting a bird’s mouth into the rafters?

 

I probably would...but I get a little nitpickey sometimes too.
Maybe it would be faster/easier to just nip the top inside corner off the 2x6 to accomplish the same goal?

 

I thought of that too. It would at least give it a broader surface to sit on and wouldn’t settle over time/snow load. After I mark the beams where the rafters go, I could probably make a few shallow cuts with a fine tooth hand saw, and knock out the chunks with a chisel and hammer. Then smooth out with a rough file… Maybe? I dunno, that would be going against the wood grain though. Maybe it’s worth doing a shallow bird’s mouth with the jigsaw after all. We’ll see when I get to that point.

 

Awesome build!

 

NO, just use the ties and or drive a screw on the diagonal. I did just that when i built my friends lean to shed.

 

Got the posts flush notched (that’s what I’m calling it ) for the Simpson steel brackets. Brackets installed, and the beams are doubled up with more 2x6’s.

 

Started on the 45 degree lateral supports. Made an upper and lower horizontal cut with my hand saw, then hammered and chiseled a somewhat flat surface. This part is real work I was going to go with 4x4 pine, but it looked wonky. I have enough smaller diameter cedar to where that’s what I’ll use. To fasten the 45’s to the post and beam, I used some 6” steel spikes I had on hand. Also added a beveled edge to the post for a little style while I was at it.

 

You sure you're not a 'framer' and not a 'metal guy'?

Looking good and nice progress!

 

Haha I can make a milling machine hum and a lathe sing, but this type of work is really stretching me to my limits.

 

Looks pretty darn good for "slap together".
Sca

 

X2. Coming along very nice Eric. Gonna be as nice to look at as your stacks. One thing i enjoy about building stuff. Tempted to ask the landlord if i could build a similar structure where i have a very hasty stack behind the house. I think i have enough cedar for it!

 

Braces look great and i agree with not using the pine. Very rustic!

 

Lateral braces are done on the front, but I’m calling it quits for the day. Heading out to do some stuff with my kids. I’ll pick back up a little at a time this upcoming week. I’m definitely not regretting my last minute decision to use the cedar for bracing either