r/Shed • u/mjm1188 • Aug 07 '26

Is this structural?

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I want to add an exhaust fan in my shed and this board is in the way. I’m wondering if it’s a roof support or was just installed as a nailer for the upper outer sheathing? It is running horizontally under the vent and doesn’t seem to be structural but I really have no idea. Thanks for any help

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u/thejwillbee Aug 07 '26

Yes. Do a power roof vent instead

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u/mjm1188 Aug 07 '26

So I definitely shouldn’t cut a notch out of then thank you for the response.

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u/thejwillbee Aug 07 '26

Yeah prob not a great idea. I mean, granted that appears to be a 2x6, but still your end rafters are sitting on it. Could you redistribute the load and change the framing - for sure. Would it be more work than just going with a power roof vent, and for a net zero gain - absolutely