Lean to with diagonal upright.

Ak84

I am building a log store, attaching all to a mass concrete wall. I have a 3 by 2 nailed to the wall at 2 mtr High. From this,
At 1.2 centres, I will have 1 mtr long 3 by 2 sloping away from the wall.
As the ground is very uneven I have decided to come from the end of the rafter back to the concrete wall diagonally. About 2 mtr long.
So it's basically a triangle of a support.
Wondering if this is an acceptable build method?
All will be tied together with latts on top and in the middle.

Calahonda52

will it be covered on top?
I would add a few express nails with washers fo a better grip
wind uplift would be a concern as well as lateral sway which can be engineered out by either sheeted roof or cross bracing
sides will also need bracing
Could you fit braided wire stays back to the wall above the roof?

Ak84

There is metal sheeting above the concrete wall.
Yes it will be corrugated Metal roof.
I See the need for side bracing the ends now. Thanks Calahonda.

Calahonda52

You need to make sure the wall fixings are good, especially due to the risk of wind uplift

Ak84

I have 6 inch express nails going through timber in to concrete.
I See you mentioned washers earlier. I'll have a look at that. Thanks.

GreeBo

Is the roof tight to the wall or will there be a gap? If you leave a gap it sh/could lessen the wind lift.

Ak84

GreeBo wrote: »

Is the roof tight to the wall or will there be a gap? If you leave a gap it sh/could lessen the wind lift.

Roof will be screwed to 4 by 2 which is tight to wall

Fine Cheers

Lateral sway would be the main issue as already suggested, so bracing at each end and maybe noggins at front ?