While most of us already know that a storage shed is a necessary addition to our property, many of us have dillydallied because of the fear that we may not be able to do it right, plus we don t really have the extra cash to have someone do it for us. While some do have the skills to create their own shed, many of them have the tendency to forget to ensure that their shed is secure and durable. The single most important aspect in building a shed roof is to have a comprehensive plan, if you have no inkling on how to do this; it is wise to invest on it as it is your basis for your building project. Here are some other aspects in shed roof building that you should also keep in mind: Your design of your roof should be slant and steep so that pressure would not build on it. Building a storage shed will allow you to discover many of the things that professional carpenters know, like the many small details that complete the work. For example, with a wooden shed, the lumber you choose can make a tremendous difference. Dried and cured wood is the best as they don t tend to split when it s dry season. You should now cut the lumber you will use for your braces. Typically a door brace would need three pieces of lumber, one goes across the top side of the door, one on the bottom side and one longer piece to go across diagonally the length of the door making a Z-shape. Nail or glue them all together. Now you can measure the hinges on your door jamb and to your shed door. This is the biggest open secret to achieving success when building a shed, or for any structure for that matter. One option is to get a plan online, while there are free plans available, most of them are not complete, so there s really no point in getting any of them as it may even cause you more problems. This will help ensure that everything is in line perfectly. Ann assistant will be most beneficial to help you hold the trusses ready. Most shed roof would use a 5/8 inch roof decking, normally plywood, to hold together the roof trusses. After screwing or nailing the plywood and the trusses, you can then cover it with either tar paper or asphalt shingles.