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@junior67 You are correct on both points. I must be tired...

Sometimes I am brain dead. Obviously if the stud wall is 24" on center and the rafters are 16" they cannot all align. Align the 1st and 4th rafter in each 4' length to the 1st an 3rd stud in each 4' length. The 2nd and 3rd rafters cannot align to a stud but will be adequately supported by the...

You can do 24" OC just make sure you align the rafters to the studs and put a double plate on top of the walls. I prefer metal for a roof and it is easier/quicker to put on a roof with no gullies.

Yes. Standard steel metal roofing is 29 gauge, some folks opt for 27 gauge. The chart below shows the difference between 31 vs 29 gauge to be approaching twice the thickness, well worth an extra $40. Also keep in mind that with 24" centres on the rafters as well as 24 inch separation on the...