Roof Rafter Book

There is alot of math as there should be.

Roof rafter book.

Hancock s roof books 1967 rafter gages 88 pages 0reviews an easy to read handy pocket guide to roof construction measurements and details. A rafter that runs from a hip rafter to a valley rafter perpendicular to the roof ridge dormer rafter. Full lentgh roof framer is a book full of rafter cuts sheating cuts rafter lengths info on irregular roofs ect. This is an updated version of the standard pitch rafter book similar to the full length roof framer.

Rafters 1 inch thick breakoff the corners. It is well done in a high quality binding that will last and last. A must for all builders. Become a faster more accurate and more efficient roof framer with the rafter book.

Roof framer s bible includes all the information needed to frame any gable hip shed or gazebo roof including those irregular bastard hip roofs for which rafter tables have never been available. Used by carpenters union apprenticeship programs from hawaii to new york. Now you don t have to. And there is alot of practical advice on how to build a roof.

A modern handbook for roof framers by david mahin mcintire give yourself an edge over the competition. When you are in the middle of a job you don t want to stop and play mathematician. 2 and 4 shows a 2x6 hip or valley rafter for same roof. A rafter that sits on top of the main roof without cutting into the main roof.

I would recommend buying this book along with the roof framers bible as a set. Amazing book with minute details about how to cut roof rafters ridges hips valley etc. Both the estimator and carpenter will find this book handy.