Step by step instruction on how to build a shed. This presentation shows you how to build a shed foundation.

1. HOW TO BUILD A SHED?
8. HOW TO INSTALL
TRIM ON THE STORAGE
SHED

2. Step 1: Install eve fascia on the shed roof
The first step to installing trim on the shed is to install the fascia on the
eves and gable ends of the shed roof. The eve fascia is first because the
rake fascia on the gables will overlap it on the ends.

3. Step 1: (Cont’d)
Start by measuring the eves and cutting the fascia to length. Make sure the
top edge is flush with the top of the roof sheeting and the ends are flush
with the siding and then nail the fascia trim boards onto the sub fascia.

4. Step 1: (Cont’d)
Install the eve fascia on both eves of the shed roof using 8d
galvanized nails.

5. Step 2: Install rake fascia on the shed gable roof
ends
The second step is to install the rake fascia. Use a trim board that is a bit
longer than necessary to cover the peak to eve distance and mark the roof
pitch angle using a framing or speed square on one end.

6. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Start by marking a square line across the board. Keep the pivot point of
the speed square on the end of the line and pivot it until the edge of the
board lines up with the roof pitch mark on the Common scale.

7. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Mark the angle on the board and then cut it.
If you have a mitre saw you can set the angle on the saw and cut the angle
into the board without marking it first.

8. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Hold the fascia board in its position and verify that the angle is correct.
The ridge end of the trim board should be vertical when the top edge of
the trim is flush with the shed roof.

9. Step 2: (Cont’d)
With the fascia board lined up with the ridge position and flush with the
roof deck, use a pencil to mark the cut off point on the long end of the
board by tracing along the face of the eve fascia onto the back side of the
rake fascia board. This will be your cut mark for the fascia.

10. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Cut the rake fascia board and double check the length.

11. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Nail the rake fascia on making sure that the nails go into the roof rafter behind
the fascia.

12. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Cut the fascia board for the other side of the roof gable and hold it in position
to check the angle against the fascia board that is already installed. Adjust the
angle if necessary to make a good fit.

13. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Double check the length of the fascia board and cut the lower end to the angle
of the eve fascia.

14. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Nail the rake fascia on making sure that the nails go into the roof rafter behind
the fascia.

15. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Measure, cut and install the other side of the gable making sure the the joint
where the two boards meet at the ridge is tight and the eve end is flush with
the eve fascia.

16. Step 2: (Cont’d)
Repeat the process and install the fascia on the opposite end of the shed in the
same way.

17. Step 3: Install the shed roof soffit
The third step is to install the soffit on the eves of the shed roof. If your shed does not
have a covered soffit then you can skip this step. The soffit goes on before the corner
trim so that the corner trim can butt up against it.

18. Step 3: (Cont’d)
Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of the soffit. The ends of
the soffit board that are on the ends of the shed will butt up against the fascia
board. The long edges should touch the shed wall and the back side of the
fascia.

19. Step 3: (Cont’d)
The ends along the shed wall will rest on half of a roof rafter so the next piece
can also attach to the rafter.

20. Step 3: (Cont’d)
All joints between soffit pieces must have a roof rafter behind them. So cut
the soffit pieces so that they overlap the underside of the roof rafter by three
quarters of an inch.

21. Step 3: (Cont’d)
Cut the soffit pieces from trim boards or from scrap siding
pieces.

22. Step 3: (Cont’d)
Mark the rafter locations on the shed walls so you will know where to place
the nails when the soffit covers the rafters and you can no longer see them.

23. Step 3: (Cont’d)
Put the soffit boards into position and nail the soffit boards to the bottom of
the roof rafters. Use one 8d nail at each rafter.

24. Step 3: (Cont’d)
Install the soffit on the remaining open soffits around the shed.

25. Step 4: Install shed corner trim
The fourth step is to install the corner trim. When installing corner trim you
will want the trim on the front of the shed to cover the edge of the corner
trim piece on the side of the shed. This means that you will install the trim on
the sides of the shed first and then the front.

26. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Measure and cut a piece of trim so it will fit from the soffit down to the
bottom edge of the siding.

27. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Measure and cut a piece of trim so it will fit from the soffit down to the
bottom edge of the siding.

28. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Hold the piece of trim on the corner of the shed where it will be installed and
then hold a scrap piece of trim on the other side of the corner to help you
properly position the full size piece that will be nailed on.

29. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Make sure that the edges are flush with each other and the corner gap is
closed and then nail the trim onto the shed. Use 1 8d nail every 12 inches
along the piece of trim and 2 inches from the ends.

30. Step 4: (Cont’d)
To install the front piece of the corner trim you will first cut the roof angle
onto a piece of trim that is about 2 to 4 inches longer than needed to cover
the corner. Set the trim piece on the corner and check the angle for a good fit.
Adjust the angle if necessary.

31. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Hold the siding piece in place with the top edge butted up against the gable
fascia or soffit if your shed has soffit on the gable ends.

32. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Use a utility knife to mark the bottom cut location by pressing the knife
blade into the wood at the bottom edge of the siding. Remove the trim piece
and cut it on the mark.

33. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Make sure to note where the wall stud is behind the trim before nailing.
There is typically about one inch of space from the corner of the trim to
where the wall stud is behind the siding. Hold the trim piece in position and
nail it to the corner.

34. Step 4: (Cont’d)
Install the other four corners in the same way.

35. Step 5: Install corner trim around the shed door
The fifth step is to install trim around the door opening. The door trim is
installed flush with the edge of the siding that is held one inch back from the
door opening framing..

36. Step 5: (Cont’d)
The header trim piece is installed first.

37. Step 5: (Cont’d)
The casing trims are installed after the header trim piece.

38. Step 5: (Cont’d)
Measure from the bottom of the header trim to the bottom of the siding to
find the lengths for the casing trims on the two sides of the door opening.

39. Step 5: (Cont’d)
Measure, Cut and install the piece of trim for the the bottom of
the door opening

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