I’m building a simple shed about 8′ x 12′ with just a shed roof. The Mrs. wants a 36″ overhand for the porch. It was my intention to have the roof slope towards the back of the building to allow the most headroom upfront where you enter. I was planning on 78″ AFF at the low end and about 86″ at the entrance. How do I determine what to cut the post’s at for the 36″ overhang for the porch.
Is pulling a string line or using a straight edge gonna work or is there some math involved?
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You mean posts to support the edge of the overhang? Don't do it. Use long top plates and knee braces. Make them a little decorative.
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"You mean posts to support the edge of the overhang? Don't do it. Use long top plates and knee braces. Make them a little decorative."Only reason was cause she wants to have a hammock I assume so she can watch ME work while she is relaxing....ML
You could make the posts plenty long, then cut them off at the top of the rafters after you framed the roof.
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Two thoughts ... how did you pick 8x12 as the size? Does that put the shed under 100 sf so you don't need a permit or foundation? Will the extra front porch put you in the permit catagory?
And ... if's DW is still as petite and svelte as the day you married her, the overhang should be plenty strong enogh to support her hammock. :)"Put your creed in your deed." Emerson
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Actually something tells me I would need a permit. But then again I need a permit to replace my front entry door according to the building department.ML
You've got a couple of issues to address.
I would not simply continue the roof to make the overhang. Rather, I'd make it a separate roof, set a couple inches higher than the shed roof where the two come together, with some overlapping. Why? Wind. I think you want any wind that hits the underside of the overhang to be able to vent - rather than slam into the front of the shed.
I also assume you want the overhang, so that dripping rain / snow doesn't fall on your neck when you go to open the door.
Here's a pic of my modest shed:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r138/renosteinke/550Shed20front.jpg
It looks like the issues are similar. My roof slopes in the opposite direction of what you propose, and only extends 24". The shed is also smaller ... 4x8.
Setting the shed up on pier blocks solves a lot of problems .... not the least of which is that there are no clearance issues with the lower edge of the overhang.
(Shed was designed so that a similar one could be placed back-to-back with it, giving the appearance of a single shed with a gable roof).
Edited 9/8/2008 2:54 pm ET by renosteinke
Edited 9/8/2008 2:54 pm ET by renosteinke