Roof framing basics new construction text: tim carter. this shed roof has three basic roof-framing components: standard rafters, a hip on the other side and the valley rafter set you see front and center. the sturdy overhangs are also easy to build. photo and framing by: tim carter.. Shed roof framing process explained – step by step instructions. framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall. the fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate. keep it simple and remember; it’s a shed! stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don’t generate waste.. Review of basic geometry, pythagoras' theorem and similar triangles, needed for roof calculations.
