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Thank you. We could have done some things better like use 2x6 boards but it's ok, we will deal with it at a later date.

We are striving. Getting better with each project.

Beth Langkamp You have work for us to do?

Use 2x6 instead of 2x4 and you don’t need to notch out those braces.

Just learning on the fly Scott. We just needed a lean to and did not consider the pitch. Snow isn't too bad here.

Something to help that weight?

Sounds good, just use 2x6 for rafters and put a greater pitch on it.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 the only issue I'm having is I'm building it on a slope and don't have concrete blocks or anything to level and build the foundation

@@LocoConductor got it. That is a challenge

i love how easy the plans are in *WoodBlueprints. Com* to understand and the step-by-step videos they have. Makes getting material really easy

You see the video? He obviously didn’t

D B Thank you. lol, that’s a first.

HONDA cbr Thank you. If I can do it again I would have used 2x6 boards instead of the 2x4. When ours wear down I plan to install the 2x6 for covering.

when i built our shed i used a plan from *WoodBlueprints. Com* and it had all the blueprints, supplies, materials, and list well laid out for me.

I would go with 2×4 as well

when i built mine i had a 12 x 32 i was 12' 2x6 with 16' 2 x 4 perlings

@@ManthatsCool100 how often u space the 2x4s perlings?

A string level would do it

Samaria Graham About 32x12 or 14. Can’t remember.

I don’t think so. Didn’t change anything on my end.

I agree. Figured that out later lol

Didn’t know any better.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 always a better way through God but at least you tried.

Thank you. It could have been better when I think back on it but I’m more learned now.

You can use either 2×6 or 2×4 rafters for roofs with a 3/12 pitch or greater, but it depends on the overall size of your shed. For roofs that won't experience heavy snow loads, (This is Kentucky) a gable roof can span up to 22' with 2×4 rafters.

If i did it again yeah i would probably do 2x6 instead of 2x4 it was only $30 more in total. But i was only putting up some corrugated plastic cover I think its going to be fine.

@@JohnCruzProductionsyep. I got one I built 30 years ago in WV it’s held up well 24x36 it’s had 36” of snow on it and it’s still standing ✅

yes sir, we are no professionals but we are actually planning to do that on a few upcoming projects. I think what you are bringing up will last a lot longer though.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 after l moved to new house..the person before tried to erect something beside house. They poured cement into those 8" diameter builder's support posts(l think they call them sona tubes)...well, ground has a slight slope and below its clay..they sank into ground and went into different angles. had hell of a time to pull them out(use of car and chains) after removal there was 6" of water at bottom of hole. That's why l'm using the wider 12" flat cement deck blocks and have 2 feet of pipe through the center to minimize the shifting due to flash rain, snow and ice of winter. also wider flat surface disperses load over a greater area(i'e...less load pressure per sq inch). also those blocks will be a big time saver and more economical than buying those sona tubes and bags of cement and mixing and mixing and mixing. just a thought...l'm building mine beside my garage..l'll keep you posted..maybe after a year to follow through on results after weather.

Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!

Can't remember but I'm thinking 8ft or so

2 x 6. We would have done things a lot different if We could do it all over again.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 what size you recommend? I was thinking a 2x8 or a 2x10. Then using 2x6 for the rafters...

@@adamaustin3373 I would have used all 2x6 boards. It's just a lean to. We used 2x6 ledger on botth ends but we used 2x4 for the rafters, bad move when I look back on it. Especially for that pitch.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 so you would have just used 2x6 for both ledgers and the rafters is what you're saying right?

@@adamaustin3373 Yes

Yeah I agree.

I don't doubt it. Rookie mistakes.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 that roof with the sheathing and tin is plenty strong enough for Kentucky weather. It turned out really good. Really good job .

Could have used 1"x 4"s, less weight. Those rafters will sag.

Joe Z Thank you sir, we tried

just ordered the *WoodBlueprints. Com* guide for step-by-step videos and different plans to BUILD A SHED. they have some awesome plans in there

@@shaneaustin6181 Thank you Shane Going to look into that... That’s a great deal for only $37 Going to order it also

CAMCORDER NONSENSE You just want to learn?

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 yep. Only dabbled enough to forget what i learned for the next project. I have so many ideas.

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 also, you don't want my help.

We have a small fellowship up there near Detroit.

The Last Styleblender you are probably right. You are watching novices.

I noticed that as well. But not only here on this video, but I hear it on many such videos posted by guys doing this same type of project???

They make sure you guys understand and it sinks in

Hey I agree, especially at that time we did it. You got any advice?

@@eldermitchell-swkye2918 well that depends do you want it be just functional or functional and looks good?

@@lumber-jackha5123 just functional. There are many things I would do differently because we have learned much since this time but that was us being novices.

This comment would be more impressive if you were to enlighten the rest of us as to this “potentially catastrophic mistake” instead of just mentioning it and bragging about what you wouldn’t do.

please share

​@@stevee7774 For one, too much material taken out of the wood for those bolts. Imagine if you had a 2 X 4 horizontally attached to a vertical post with one nail. If the one nail is 1/4 inch from the top edge of the 2x4 it will fail easily. If the one nail is 2 inches from the top of the board it will not fail as easily. The amount of material above (in this case) the connector (nail, screw, etc) makes a difference. Here they cut out a huge chunk of material for the bolts. The span will remain rigid because of the size of the wood but its strength of attachment to the post has effectively reduced it to the strength of maybe a 2X4 attachment.

It will serve its purpose covering firewood. It wouldn't pass code for a patio cover in Colorado but its not a patio cover.

@@Hizenbird n

Honestly don't know. We were huge novices when we did this. haven't looked in to it since.

I agree. I’ve told others in the comments the same thing. We know better now.