Roof Framing Part 1

Common types of roofs and basic framing terms.

Roof framing part 1.

An example of each is shown in figure 2 1. We don t skip the basi. Gable a gable roof has a ridge at the center and slopes in two directions. To frame a roof start by choosing a roof style like a frame or gabled.

Wondering how to layout rafters to right way. Follow this step by step rafter layout guide and our resources in the description below. This video is only available to members who have subscribed to our eworkshop log in to tiny home builders. We will go over raft.

It is the form most commonly used by. Next time i will remember the gopro. Plumb line problems. Roof framing part 1 by kenton shepard and nick gromicko cmi the purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs.

Part 1 contains those roof situations where a framer can expect to spend over 90 of his career. This small garage has a pretty unique complex hand framed roof. Then gather your measurements by calculating the run rise and length of each rafter segment in feet and the pitch of your roof in inches. Types of roofs the most commonly used types of pitched roof construction are the gable the hip the intersecting and the shed or lean to.

Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. Production cut common rafters. Next use these calculations to determine how many rafters you ll need for your roof and cut them to size. Roof framing part 1 in this segment you will learn how to install the ridge board and the rafters including how to cut all of the angles bird s mouths and more.