Roof Framing Section

Roof framing rafter layout from one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it.

Roof framing section.

Roofs are basically five types. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line.

Upon completing this section you should be able to identify the types of roofs and define common roof framing terms. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses the rafter supports of the roof itself learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry and a basic primer is covered below. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.

Building codes such as the icc s 2012 international building code section 2308 10 roof and ceiling framing typically specify that where rafter ties are used they are required at intervals ranging from 12 to 24 o c.