A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include sidewalls and a roof. The roof, for example, may include first and second roof panels that are separated by a seam. The roof may also include a truss that is sized and configured to support the roof panels. The truss may include a channel that allows
A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include sidewalls and a roof. The roof, for example, may include first and second roof panels that are separated by a seam. The roof may also include a truss that is sized and configured to support the roof panels. The truss may include a channel that allows any moisture entering the shed from between the roof panels to be removed from the shed. In particular, a portion of the first roof panel and a portion of the second roof panel may be at least partially disposed within the channel. Advantageously, the truss may be constructed from metal, which may allow a strong and sturdy shed to be constructed, and the roof panels may be constructed from blow-molded plastic, which may allow a lightweight and generally weather resistant shed to be produced.
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What is claimed is: 1. A roof for a shed comprising: a first roof panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, the first
What is claimed is: 1. A roof for a shed comprising: a first roof panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, the first roof panel including a generally downwardly extending lip; a second roof panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, the second roof panel including a generally downwardly extending lip; a seam formed by an edge of the first roof panel abutting an edge of the second rood panel; a wall panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an inner surface, an outer surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, an upper portion of the wall panel including an opening, the lip of the first roof panel and the lip of the second roof panel being at least partially disposed within the opening when the first roof panel and the second roof panel are connected to the wall panel; a roof cap connected to the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the roof cap including a first portion that is connected to a second portion by a living hinge, the living hinge and the roof cap being integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure, the living hinge allowing the roof cap to be moved between an angled position that facilitates connection of the roof cap to the first roof panel and the second roof panel and a generally planar position that facilitates packaging of the shed; and a truss that is sized and configured to support the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the truss extending through the opening in the wall panel, the truss being disposed proximate the seam between the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the truss including a first outwardly extending flange that is sized and configured to contact and support the first roof panel, the truss including a second outwardly extending flange that is sized and configured to contact and support the second roof panel, the first flange and the second flange being disposed in generally the same plane. 2. The roof for a shed as in claim 1, further comprising a channel in the truss, at least a portion of the lip of the first roof panel and at least a portion of the lip of the second roof panel being disposed proximate and generally aligned with the channel. 3. The roof for a shed as in claim 1, further comprising a channel in the truss, at least a portion of the lip of the first roof panel and at least a portion of the lip of the second roof panel being at least partially disposed within the channel. 4. The roof for a shed as in claim 1, wherein a bottom edge of the first roof panel extends beyond the outer surface of the wall panel so that at least a portion of the bottom edge of the roof panel overhangs the wall panel. 5. The roof for a shed as in claim 1, wherein the first outwardly extending flange of the truss is sized and configured to allow a fastener to connect the first roof panel and the first flange of the truss; and wherein the second outwardly extending flange of the truss is sized and configured to allow a fastener to connect the second roof panel and the second flange of the truss. 6. The roof for a shed as in claim 1, further comprising one or openings in the first outwardly extending flange of the truss, the openings being sized and configured to allow one or more fasteners to connect the first roof panel and the first flange of the truss; and further comprising one or openings in the second outwardly extending flange of the truss, the openings being sized and configured to allow one or more fasteners to connect the second roof panel and the second flange of the truss.
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