First, purpose. If it's basic storage, one way to go is a super simple shed with a truss (steepled) roof made from nothing more than 2 x 4s and covered with a tarp for a shed or heavy-duty plastic ...

Whether you order them from the lumberyard or make them yourself, trusses make building a shed roof much easier. Generally, you’ll need one truss every two feet. Connect the framing for site ...