Small Single-Slant Shed Advice

[MaggHuss]

I'm working on putting together plans for my first frame. I'm hoping to work something out for a small, two bent, 8x8 or 8x10 single-slant shed (that I could mount solar panels to the roof of). It'd be ideal for the panels to have at least a 33° (2/3) slope, potentially up to a 45°.

I've found all kinds of plans for two-slant sheds (eg in Will Beamer's Learn to Timber Frame) but no published discussion of single slant roofs, though it's easy to find pictures of people building them.

Are there straight-forward plans y'all would recommend for a basic shed? Ir discussions of any relevant principles?

I'm tempted to basically follow Beamer's design, just with taller posts on one side and rafters running from plate to plate, but I don't know if it'd cause problems to have the roof thrust not be balanced within the building, if the tie Beams connecting relatively low on the taller posts would cause problems (with a 45° roof slant it'd need to be around/below the midpoint on the taller posts which intuitively sketches me out), or if there're other considerations I'm missing.

Any advice? Are single-slants a mess or are they fairly straight forward?

Thanks,
Maggie.

[Prizl tha Chizl]

I built a 7x14 single slope woodshed. My biggest problem was feeling like I had enough space for the joinery in the tiny timbers I got to use. Otherwise it was fun and simple. I think it'sa great way to learn skills and get used to working with timber before trying something bigger, I hope you go for it, Maggie. Post and ask as you go, I've found that these guys are a friendly and supportive bunch.

I'm not familiar enough with Beemers design, but what you described sounds doable.
My understanding is that using a single slope roof ("shed roof") eliminates thrust from rafters.

Browsing a bit I see that timber frame hq has a few single slope plans you could modify a bit for your needs. Pretty high quality renderings on their site could be useful enough if you don't need all  the cut list and joinery details. Make sure you draw it out yourself on graph paper or CAD so you know what each piece looks like before you begin cutting-it'sa lot easier to fix mistakes with an eraser!

[NewYankeeSawmill]

Welcome Maggie! Howdy Neighbor, I'm in Roane County.
Definitely post some pics and keep us updated!

[John Doherty]

Hi Maggie

I'm building the Will Beemer version of the Jack Sobon Garden shed. Its dimensions are 12' x 16'.
My initial plan was to add a shed dormer on the front side but after a bit of thought on the work involved, decided to just make it a shed roof. 
I'm raising up the front wall about 4 1/2 feet and the back wall 1 1/2 feet so it will be a 3/12 pitch. 
Pictures coming later if interested.