We designed and built a 2 story house with a gambrel roof upstairs i designed and made the shutters not complete yet. will keep adding photos to slide show.....and some that i missed.. The example i will use for showing you how to build your own gambrel shed trusses will be a 10 foot wide shed. the truss members will all be equal in both length and end angle measurements. each truss will consist of 10 pieces. 4 truss members, and 6 gusset plates.. Smart tip: building a gambrel roof shed is a complex project, but any person with basic skills can get the job done, if the right plans and woodworking techniques are used. plans the size and the shape of the roof, as to fit your needs and tastes..
A couple years ago, when i was building my 15-by-20 foot log cabin in far northern washington, i decided to top the building with a gambrel (rather than a more conventional gable or a-frame) roof.. Gambrel roof framing is another of simple timber roof trusses types, which we are going to examine. together with the traditional gable roof and often seen shed roof , gambrel roof is also a common type of roof both for small house plans as well as bigger houses, barns and other buildings.. This video is for the diyer and covers the materials and assembly of gambrel style trusses for a 12' x 12'. the information can be easily scaled up or down for any size shed, barn, or house..
