Saltbox style frames are an asymmetrical design with slanted roofs.
Saltbox roof framing dimension.
It is a classic design with roots in great britain and brought to new england by the pilgrims.
This style of frame is common in new england and is perfect for country homes.
If you have already built the frame of the saltbox shed we recommend you to continue the job by building the roof.
To calculate a saltbox roof select saltbox from the roof type dropdown list or select the corresponding button on the toolbar.
A saltbox is a building with a low pitched roof and the framing of a saltbox roof can be a very rewarding experience for anyone who wants to create a saltbox building such as a doghouse or food storage.
The side walls of the traditional cape are built to equal heights and tied to each other with joists at floor and ceiling levels.
If you aren t sure about the shape of the roof you should take a look at the rest of the shed projects as you might find a gable or a barn shape more appealing or easy to build.
However instead of sloping to the same length one side reaches all the way to the first.
Saltbox roofs look like a patched gable style roof with two sides sloping outwards from a central ridge.