My initial plan was to gather 10 or so people with strong backs and lift the roof until the 2 by supports were vertical.
How to lift a roof onto a shed.
Angled from the ground to the roof.
If you re moving a large shed you will need a jack at each corner or you may only need 2 jacks for smaller sheds.
As a backup we set up five 4 ton hydraulic jacks with lifting posts positioned down low on the roof.
Gable this style also known as the peaked gable or the pitched roof is by far the most popular and most ubiquitous.
Lean and secure two 2x4s or 2x6s planks against the fascia board of the low wall.
If the space is larger 1 or 2 inch thick treated lumber can also be used to fill the gap.
Before lifting sheathing onto the roof build yourself a ladder.
Dig under the shed so you can place jacks to lift it.
Place shims wedge shaped boards between the beams of the shed and the shed floor.
Garden sheds provide a convenient location to store a variety of household and garden items such as lawnmowers tools and other outdoor items you don t want cluttering up.
Pent this creates a single slanting roof surface and is most commonly used when the shed roof frame is designed to be an addition to the main home rather than a standalone structure.
Lean and secure two 2x4s or 2x6s planks against the fascia board of the low wall.
In order to adhere to standardized building codes and ensure adequate runoff your shed s roof must have a pitch of at least 3 12 read as three in twelve.
Determine your desired roof pitch.
For smaller gaps pieces of asphalt shingles can be used.
On the lift day we positioned all of the assembled strong backs under the rafters and gave the order to heave ho.
How to jack up a shed.
Angled from the ground to the roof.