A lean to is basically a structure with a roof sloped in one direction either attached to another building or free standing.
How to build a lean to roof off a garage.
While many lean tos are enclosed with walls often they re left open in at least one direction sometimes more.
We did our best.
Then i decided it should have about a 7 ft.
If your region receives heavy snowfall build the roof to withstand that load.
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.
Free lean to roof pdf plans.
2x4s for the roof joists.
Please use your judgment and common sense and go over the list to make sure everything looks good.
Most plans include list of materials needed to build a lean to addition.
I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to.
Building a lean to on a garage provides instant space for storing firewood outdoor tools or hay.
Please follow links provided below to open free detailed pdf plans for 8 wide 10 wide 12 wide and 16 wide lean to overhangs.
I wanted the length of the garage and out about 8 feet from the side.
I started by deciding how big i wanted the shed.
You may need a simple gutter or downspout drainage piping to prevent pooling at the base of the lean to.
I used standard corrugated roofing for.
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.