Drill holes for the expanding anchors every 16 inches or as specified by local codes insert the anchors hold the ledger in place and tap it with a hammer to indent the anchor locations on its back face.
How to bolt a shed roof to your house.
I do this on my shed but these basic principals can be applied to your house as well.
Possibility for easy access.
The roof extenda brackets give you the ability to raise your verandah or patio roof above the existing eave height of the house.
A metal strap or cable run up the wall between the roof metal and the metal rafters and back down the opposite wall and secured to a ring or loop bolt in the concrete piling anchors the shed and roof.
When bolting your walls to the l bolt consider using a hold down anchor like this.
Fastening to masonry walls.
Roof windows and doors to help the shed stand out on your property.
In this video i show you the basics of roofing.
Anchor a ledger to a masonry wall with expanding anchor bolts begin by marking a line across the wall for the ledger s top edge.
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Bolted connections often appear adequate when they are not and therefore should be reviewed by an engineer.
Whether you are adding a garage a storage closet a pantry or a whole new building attaching it to your existing house is very convenient.
9 simple ways to make your shed match your house making the most of a new outdoor structure requires a shift in mentality.
Shed build time lapse.
You ll have to ensure your l bolts are placed immediately adjacent to studs so the anchor fits the bolt and is right next to a stud.
A garage that is near the house will keep your car safe and protected but you will still have to run in and out of the weather.
Fixing to the existing rafters of your home they come in various heights giving you the flexibility to set the verandah or patio up above your existing roof line to the height required.
In general it is best to support roof rafters directly on walls and beams.
If you liked some plan for a gable roof shed you can build the half of it and turn it into lean to shed attached to the house.
If you have a rarely used backdoor in the house you can build the attached shed there and make the shed accessible without going outside.