Roof Framing Part 1

Roof trusses or stick framing.

Roof framing part 1.

We will go over raft. The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle. Only 8 left in stock more on the way. And there are some valid arguments for each.

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. Part 1 there will always be the argument of which is better. Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. 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.

Roof framing for the professional part 1 the essentials by will holladay dvd 60 00. In this article we will explore both sides of the story. Slope a roof s slope is the number of inches it rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run a roof with a 4 in 12 slope rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run. 1 8 pitch is given so 24 x 1 8 equals 3 or unit of rise in inches.

If the unit of rise in inches is 3 then the cut is the unit of rise and the unit of run 12 inches or 3 12. The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle. In the end it all boils down to cost effectiveness right. Roof trusses or stick framing.

Figure 2 2 roof framing terms. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse. Roof framing part 3 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.

The run or half the building span is the base of the triangle. A measurement of roof area that equals 100 square feet an area 10 feet by 10 feet. A roof cutter s secrets to framing the custom home by will holladay paperback 27 49.