How To Lift A Roof Onto A Shed

The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.

How to lift a roof onto a shed.

On the lift day we positioned all of the assembled strong backs under the rafters and gave the order to heave ho. Before lifting sheathing onto the roof build yourself a ladder. Angled from the ground to the roof. For smaller gaps pieces of asphalt shingles can be used.

Lean and secure two 2x4s or 2x6s planks against the fascia board of the low wall. Provide support for every floor joist that has been raised off the support beam during the lifting process. Angled from the ground to the roof. To move the shed a short distance create a conveyor belt out of sturdy pipes and boards and roll it to its new location then gently ease it down.

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. 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. If the space is larger 1 or 2 inch thick treated lumber can also be used to fill the gap. Lean and secure two 2x4s or 2x6s planks against the fascia board of the low wall.

Determine your desired roof pitch. Dig under the shed so you can place jacks to lift it. Gable this style also known as the peaked gable or the pitched roof is by far the most popular and most ubiquitous. How to jack up a shed.

As a backup we set up five 4 ton hydraulic jacks with lifting posts positioned down low on the roof. Place shims wedge shaped boards between the beams of the shed and the shed floor.