Hi,
I am trying to determine the size of beams that I would need to use on a shed roof.
Any one know of any sites that give info how to work this out
The shed I am going to build is a workshop that will be 3.6m x 4.8m with the ridge in the same direction as the short side - 3.6m
The front of the shed would be the 4.8m edge
I though that I would need 5 horizontal beams: one at the apex one at each side and one half way alone each side of the roof
What dimensions would these beams (3.6m) need to be.
If I extended these to give an overhang over the front of the shed would the same dimensions be required and would I need to extend all 5 beams over the front or just 3 of them...
any hints and tips would be useful.
I have the "Building a shed" book by Joseph Truini but it doesn't give much away in the requirements of roofs...
Thanks David