Roof Framing 101

Figure 2 2 roof framing terms.

Roof framing 101.

Keep it simple and remember. Definite value for the money. Line length is the hyptenuse of the triangle whose. Ive had a construction master pro as an app for some time but this dvd unlocks its full power.

Gable roof framing is not a difficult job as the actual frame is easy to construct. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. Roofs are basically five types.

With today s advances in air tools such as framing nailers you don t even have to be an experienced hammer swinger to frame a house. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. I just received and watched roof framing 101 volume 1 0.

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. Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. When framing the actual roof it will match these same measurements.

I wish i was taught this at college years ago. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. 1 8 pitch is given so 24 x 1 8 equals 3 or unit of rise in inches. Measure the length and width of the area where the gable roof is going to be placed.

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.