We'll you couldn't write a story this good....

Oops ... how big is the tree?

Your cousin might have done you a favor (although he still deserves a beating). He clearly showed that supporting the roof off a pair of rafters was doomed to failure. You need a header running full length, under the joists and notched in to the columns. A good VT winter snow load with a little rain would have done the same.

Okay, It's hard, but I'm going to defend him. Who the hell joined the 2x6's without any vertical support? That little tree would have bounced off a properly built structure!! LOL

paul bunion said:

Your cousin might have done you a favor (although he still deserves a beating). He clearly showed that supporting the roof off a pair of rafters was doomed to failure. You need a header running full length, under the joists and notched in to the columns. A good VT winter snow load with a little rain would have done the same.

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Well, you might be first, but my dog is prettier than your snow trail.

That would be my luck also. That stinks man

paul bunion said:

Your cousin might have done you a favor (although he still deserves a beating). He clearly showed that supporting the roof off a pair of rafters was doomed to failure. You need a header running full length, under the joists and notched in to the columns. A good VT winter snow load with a little rain would have done the same.

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I was wondering if I was the only one thinking that this woodshed was not built very sturdy ... like Charlie I too thought that this relatively small tree (from my perspective and the pics) should not have been able to wipe out this structure ... as mentioned ... better to find this out now instead of later when all the firewood is buried under 3 feet of snow.

your cousin is a professional alright.

Ugh..that stinks, but Charlie2 is right, those 2x6's need to be attached over a header for proper support and distribution of weight, A heavy wet snow (which we all get in the northeast) will damage the roof, At least the damage has been done with no one getting hurt, a little re-engineering work is needed, all your tools and labor are at the site still, and you all have a great memory and probably a good laugh for the holiday dinner table. BTW - the shed layout is awesome.

Nice flat surface to stack on too.

Eye yi yi!! So just who is taking the credit for the design? We already know about the tree felling mistake.

I'd say so. Looks like it is safe to let your cousin cut down a few more trees.

I don't see enough beer in those pictures.

That might be the problem.

Wow! Many hands make quick work.

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Made a few modifications on the rebuild.....making good progress. View attachment 132647View attachment 132648

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I'd say that is tremendous progress. In the bottom pic I see beer, fire, a quad, a log splitter, garden tractor, a rebuilt shed and a shirtload of wood.

LOL, well, you didn't have to haul the wood very far anyway !!