Building Roof truss systems for shed, barn, or a tiny house by Jon Peters
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
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I'm build a tool shed for my lawn mower and garden equipment. Most of the building practices can also be applied when building a tiny House.
In this video I build the truss system for my shed, I decided to build the trusses before the wall because I wanted to use the shed platform / foundation for a level surface to design and build the truss system. 
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Your video is well above average. Steady video, clear audio, zero attempt to be witty or cute, and no wasted time telling stories. This video plus some common sense will carry you far.
My first thought was how you spent the time doing this video, and after reading the posts my second thought was, people are so critical. I bet you love coming here to read a bunch of people telling you what you did wrong. I say thanks I'll do it just as shown. Great stuff.
comments are good for the economy, The overly critical only know negative cuz they never do anything creative themselves
Love that bird's mouth cleat idea. Great educational video. Thanks for putting it up.
To the critics, the dude showed you how to easily build the truss. For what he is building it for it's probably fine. To the people who just want to act like they know so much more, why the hell did you come to watch the video if you already know, Einstein? If you think yours need to be stronger then build it with nails or even bolts. Doesn't matter. It's a design of a truss. Personally, I was just looking at different designs and how to lay them out easier and quicker. For this truss he seems to have a good system and could have that structure up in no time. The jig is a damn good idea.
Thanks for putting this up Jon. one of the easiest ways I've seen it done. Am in the process of building a shed and was trying to figure out how to get the trusses done. You make it a no brainer.
The cleat on the bottom to set it in place is such a time saver. Very clever
John - your explanation was fantastic. Having built a shed with trusses, I struggled with the layout. The use of the cleats and the birds mouth alternative was brilliant.
Hey Jon, I just watched your video! I am a builder and while I’ve been a carpenter over 35 years, I think you did a great job but one thing I wanted to point out is that when I built my 12x16 shed in 2005, I was told by the county building department that I could not build trusses. I was told that they needed to be engineered, stamped and made by a certified truss manufacturer. I argued that it’s a “shed” not a living dwelling. Eventually they allowed me to do it myself. The trusses I built were for a Gambrel truss. Still strong as the day I built them. This was meant to be informative to everyone watching your videos to consult with the proper code departments before building. Great video!!!
Jon I commend you for your attention to detail and your common sense explanation as to why and how you are building your projects.
Hi, I just watched the video for the base of the shed, and the one for the roof trusses. They are immensely helpful, very detailed and good camera work.
Hey Jon. I watch a lot of your videos because 1. You are clear and informative. 2. You don't use gimmicks to keep us interested. 3. You cover a wide range of styles (art, furniture, construction etc.) and 4. You seem like the nicest guy out there. Keep it up and good luck. Joshua
Thanks man, have a great weekend
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Jon Peters this video is GREAT! THANKS FOR POSTING! I've done some framing, but needed a simple truss design for my limited budget, and also salvage some wood. My boyfriend and I went to install them yesterday and for a 'girl' ... and an old guy...hehee... They went right up! I watched your video and found another one on standing trusses where they used a spacer block at the top of the truss as a nailer. My brother and nephew stopped by and were Amazed at how quickly things went up! My brother can do anything and I do tile and stone, so I beamed when he looked at my boyfriend and said "She musta thought this one out". Thanks again man!
Thank you, you gave the exact information i needed, in a concise, friendly, and knowledgeable manner.
I would like to say out of the hundreds of hours I have spent studying online how to build videos and articles, your's explain things is such an easy way for me to understand. Your instructions are very precise and give enough detail to not leave one questioning. Thank you!
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Lee Josh took my words:
This is one of the greatest YT vids I've ever seen. Well done. Informative, concise, and entertaining. I sift through tons of crap and it all becomes worth it to find thoughtful, intelligent productions like this.
The jig idea, laid out on the shed floor, is simple but very useful. Why hasn't someone done this before?
Your transitions were professional.
Thank you for not figuring out your problems on screen...guys who suggest something, it didn't work, so they self correct on video.
The cleat was an interesting work-around. I'm not a professional builder, but I've been in building projects and laying out rafters since I was 14. I've never seen anyone do that. But I like it, because it doesn't compromise the strength of the rafter overhang.
Excellent, excellent work.
Great truss design! I feel they would be pretty easy to build and plenty strong. I like that you can get the extra storage space and have an overhang, and without a plywood plate at the birds mouth you can use normal 1.5" truss ties if you choose.
This man's roof ain't never comin down. He's gonna have it defying gravity
Great work flow. Best rafters video I've seen and like the cleats idea instead of a bird's mouth
Great work. Love the jig set up.
Thank god! Finally a strong, easy truss design with a clear video. Maybe today (building trusses for my first time)won't be so bad after all!
As a former home builder and president of a home builder's association, the thing to keep in mind here is the intended use of these trusses is for a small equipment shed or barn. Most jurisdictions don't have strenuous building code specifications for sheds or barns. There are not considered critical buildings nor intended to be extremely sturdy structures. As stated, this build was for a place to house a lawn mower and garden equipment, not for a family residence.
The point being is that use of simple construction techniques and/or building materials that are not robust quality isn't all that important. True, the shed might not withstand storms or weather conditions nor last as long as it would if better quality materials were used, but frankly a drywall or deck screw will likely hold that shed up just as well as any other fastener would for the period of time that the shed might logically last. If your goal is to make as long a lasting shed as possible, there are certainly materials and techniques available to do just that. But if cost and simplicity is a factor, then use of cheaper fasteners like drywall screws is a workable answer, particularly if you happen to have some left over drywall screws lying around.
While the possible use of these trusses was mentioned in construction of a tiny house, I'd advise against doing that. Residential construction of any type of dwelling, tiny or gigantic, needs to be done to meet the building codes. Some tiny house construction may be possible without meeting codes but it's not a good idea. No one wants the roof collapsing on you in a windstorm or when a branch falls because you used inferior construction materials or techniques. A shed collapsing on your lawn mower isn't a big deal. A tiny house roof falling on your infant in its crib is!
This is a very well done video showing good construction practices, although I agree that a greater focus on safety would have been appropriate. Take the video for what it is....a demonstration of a methodology for simple roof truss construction....and use it for your benefit rather than degrading every possible issue that you can spot.
Good work, Jon. Thanks for your time in making this video. It truly will help many people.
Second time I've seen a video using this style of truss. It looks a bit like a castrated King Post truss. In the NE, I would add that vertical element back for snow load, or as you mentioned decent sized limb strike. Also, I might be wrong, however all the trusses I see have the bottom chord resting on the rim for support. In John's example, the bottom chord is simple held on by some screws. Again, fine for a small lawn mower shed, but I wouldn't even build my small 14x18 workshop with that kind of truss.
you make it look it easy. that's a good system, laying it out on the floor and screwing cleats into place. thanks.
Great job, Jon!!
Best safety reminder I've ever had was my first cabinet shop out of High School, old guy I worked with had first digit missing from bird finger , all I had to do was check him out.
Brilliant video, thank you for sharing.
I came here to thank you for wonderful and such an easy way to do the most of important part of roof. This is the one of the best informative videos so far. Some DIY guys makes easy job so complicated ( maybe on purpose ) so one need to watch the same video 10 times to learn something . Grate video and excellent job.
That is cooler than an Eskimos hut! Great job, teach.
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Really nice presentation. I would caution your viewers not to use (deck) screws for anything structural other than a small shed or dog house. They have poor sheer strength. Drive a (deck) screw half way into a block, hit it from the side with a hammer it with snap right off. Do the same with a nail and you’ll just bend it some. Screws are for production, not structure. Also that cleat is very wrong. The entire weight of the roof would be a side load on a high carbon screw. A high wind storm or snow load could easily collapse a roof built like that. That being said, your delivery of information was top notch. Nice job on the video and thanks for sharing.
I agree that deck/drywall/general construction screws would not be proper to resist a shear load but I am curious to how the adhesive effects the resistance to that load (liquid nails would be about as much as chewing gum). Do you think with a better adhesive (would tight bond 2 be proper here?) that his method would be ok? Did he say what kind of screw was being used, don't modern structural screws have nail like shear resistance with added pull out resistance and clamping of a screw?
Wouldn't the cleat only be experiencing a percentage of the weight? The rafter would be caring a great deal almost directly into the wall below with the cleat wedged between. The percentage felt at the peak and/or the cleat screws would need to be enough to shear it. If brackets were added it would also lessen that percentage.
Please don't take my response as criticism to you or your post, just thinking out-loud while testing a thrown to flange and floor connection.
Biggest thing to take from this video would be his jig method and organization.
I will be building my girlfriends countryhouse this year, can i use a tek screw for wood to for building the roof?
What would you use for cleat? Thanks
Also the rafter tie needs to be a 1/3 of the up from the top plate. When only half way, the rafters will bend and push out the walls. Probably not a big deal with a tiny house, but still relevant
This is one of the greatest YT vids I've ever seen. Well done. Informative, concise, and entertaining. I sift through tons of crap and it all becomes worth it to find thoughtful, intelligent productions like this.
Thanks Lee....glad you enjoyed it
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Great Tutorial Video! i'm planning on building a small shed and I've been reluctant because of the roof but your video just made it look doable and it was very informative. Now I feel like I can start my project and have a good outcome. Thanks Jon!
I'm building a garden playhouse for my kids and the part that had me most worried was the roof - in particular cutting the birds mouth to support the rafters.
I love the cleats idea - saves cutting the birds mouth, and if you don't get it exactly right the first time, you can remove the cleat and try again without wasting a whole rafter.
Also love your garden by the way...
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Nice job Bud, keep up the good work!
Can't wait for the rest of the shed!
JIG SCREWED INTO SUBFLOOR! B R I L L I A N T ! ! !
That step is going to really help me with my cabin build, THANK YOU!!!
great job and I like the idea of the braces that connect to the frame, I'll be using that idea for my shed.
Nice presentation, simple and to the point. Great work.
Great video! That jig makes it worth watching.
I used to be able to kneel on sheets of ply, years ago. I can't now, as I have artificial knee joints; because I never bothered with knee-pads when I was at work! Hope you don't suffer the same Jon. Thanks for this video. My shed ain't so big, but the principle is the same! Cheers
I really like the method you used to replicate the trusses. Never thought of making a jig on the floor.
Perfect for a 8' X 12' Movable shed! Great Idea...Thanks!
I would just like to ask all the people below commenting on all the things this man is doing wrong, where are your video's then so we can all see how you do it and it would be interesting to see what the comments are below your video's? Yes I am not disputing the safety issues of no safety glasses or saw guards here, however the quality of this mans work is not any issue at all.
most of the people are prolly out WORKING the trades and have ZERO time to make a proper video?
Or going to school to learn pronunciation and spelling.
I see you have volunteered to be the first case in point for Wayne Holmes reasonable comment.
Sirios Star well said
Wayne Holmes, have you ever returned an undercooked steak at a restaurant, complained about a plumber who did a poor job, or voted against a politician who did things you think are wrong? Where is your restaurant or plumbing company and when were you President of the United States? You stupid fucking idiot.
Yes, it’s obnoxious, but “where’s your video” is not a valid argument.
Great vid bud, thanks for posting. Great editing on the vid, straight forward and easy teaching....
I don't know about that missing guard on your saw....
Also in Australia most Radiata (Monterey) Pine roof trusses are made from 2 x 4 stock. Larger stock is only used if they are to span large areas. Strength can be added by instaling more 'W' bracing between the bottom cord (ceiling joist) & undersides of rafters making them strong enough at 450mm (16inch) centres to carry terra cotta or cement tile roofs (a truss for a corrugated iron roof does not need anywhere near that sort of strength as its not carrying the weight of roof tiles)
Great video. Very informative and helpful.
Thank you for sharing this video John. I learned something new today. I might use cletes on my next building project.
Hi there, cool video that's interesting that you made a jig for your trusses. I would use nails for the truss gussets simply because of shear strength, screws have a tendency to snap, but I'm sure it will work anyway with the glue since there wont be much loadbearing. Cheers
I love how you made these.
Great vid Jon
What a simple but effective video. Too many videos fly through it far too quickly whilst going ballistic with a nail gun. I also really like the idea of building a jig to hold everything in place. Top notch!
Good Videos. Thanks for taking the time to do them.
Really nice job on the video. I am about to build a shed and this was inspiring. A real "can-do" video.
Very informative! I just needed a good idea for the planning of my shed. 10x20, Im working on the angles now.
This is exactly what I needed to see. On the shed I am buildinggI want to have the cross brace raised above wall height for storage reasons, thanks for the video!
Nicely done! The jig (and all the other little aids you've shown) really work to reduce to variability (and problems) one can encounter later in the building process.
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Mate really love your technic I'm planning to build a 3 x 3 metre cubby house so thank you for going to the effort to make and upload your experience
Thanks for down under
I built a shed with these plans from Ryan [ Details Here?> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ] . The instructions were clear and easy to implement. Even a novice can be able to build fast using this plan. I'm happy I bought the plan. It also saved me much cost.
Ingenious and well-thought-out, thanks!
Great video!
You are very neat and a perfectionist. I like that..
some great ideas and great execution. and thanks for sharing and for explaining it so well :)
Really nice job thanks for sharing
Excellent video. I will copy you for sure, thank you.
Nice video Jon, congrats from 2018...
I liked the video very well thought out, really good job of instruction...
Lovely Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (just google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking minus the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin after a lifetime of fighting got excellent success with it.
Awesome ideas and great job. Great usage of your scrap cut offs.
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!
Some great information Jon. Thanks!
This the best EASY way and safe, great idea !!!!
great for beginners. you're a natural teacher. make some more videos please.
Great video and thanks for posting it!
I want to know more about using cleats. Thank you for sharing this video.
Brilliant I am still amazed by your skill. Thanks for Sharing!!
Thanks Cheryl
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Cheryl Hack
That's really cool. Thanks.
Excellent! Brilliant explanation and demonstration.
Thanks
Thank you Jon, very smart made. Regards from Kirgisia.
Great way to do it yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Matt Edgington
those will be very very very strong....nice job
Jon I watch a lot of your vids and I'm subscribed and I wish we would have got to see the conclusion of this build.
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Awesome job , that roof will last a long time .
Do you build your shed alone? Anyway, sharing your knowledge on how to build roof truss systems for sheds are very interesting. Through this video, I can be able to build any storage shed by simply watching this. I will humbly endorse this post to all my friends.
Where is the next video please I would love to see this shed form start to finish
The other point the 2x4's are plenty sufficient . Jon is only knocking up a shed big enough for the ride on mower and a few garden tools. He is not building your 5 bedroom house with 6 bathrooms with under cover parking for 4x4 trucks and some dirt bikes. Horses for courses. bigger the structure bigger the timbers. Love your work Jon Peters
Nice work, very easy to learn, step by step, good for beginners. I think there are not a lot of films which are good to teach people how to start work like this...
One nice thing to add: showing the degrees, used tools & materials... maybe costs...
= almost perfect DIY Video about Barns...
greatings from Germany
Great video man, keep it up.
If I were doing your design I would place the 2x4 at the top of your ply gussetts that way dust and junk doesn't keep falling into that trough you made, year after year. Also use PL instead of liquid Nails and real construction screws instead of drywall screws.
Matthias Wandel did a scientific test that proved drywall screws are the strongest of any other screw type. Mind you, a construction screw would be more pliable if the roof truss deflects over time, whereas a drywall screw would have the risk of snapping due to the lack of ductility.
I'm wondering why the 2x4 collar with gussets to the rafters without the plywood on both sides wouldn't be strong enough for a storage shed.
When is part three of the video coming out? very interesting to watch and learn from your videos.
Thanks Jon, l am building an extention on my workshop to store my growing wood stock. l was wondering what to do about the birds mouth in the 4x2 and didn't want to go wider its so simple as all good ideas. Alan
Jon, good video, easy and fest am living in Europ, Croatia, thanks...
Before screwing on the plywood triangle I would clamp it. And I would use Rigid drill. But the whole approach is a master-class. Bravo.
Great tutorial, thanks 🇬🇧
Love the consistency of jig built trusses and the use of liquid nails for increased strength but drywall screws are not structural.
Some plywood screws are black. These may not be drywall screws. What bothers be about the video is that he's not wearing any sort of eye or ear protection and doesn't even mention it.
I was thinking the same thing with the drywall screws. If they are drywall screws those heads will easily snap off.
Kudos for the video content! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is a great one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin finally got astronomical success with it.?
Great job, thanks
Great video & very helpful. I'm curious if there is any strength advantage for using a roof ridge rate than a gusset in a simple 10 x 12 shed - particularly if creating some overhead storage areas within the shed? Thanks for any info!!
impressive sample to make a perfect home
Awesome. You're like me... no safety glasses with the chop saw.
Thanks that will help with my garage extension
I would be critical if it were not for the idea that I like your style
Great video, great job, especially the jig.
I love your method I think it's very solid will be using it very soon, one question are the top point of the trust cut on 45 and 22.5
I like all of it except the way you attached the cleat for the truss to sit on the wall. I would probably have sandwiched it with the plywood as well just to make it a stronger joint.
Hey Jon, big thank you for your gentle teaching style. You're good at it mate? Have you done a video showing how you layout a jig. I've never seen it or used one so knowing how you do it would be a real help? Thanks again.