Roof Framing Part 1

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.

Roof framing part 1.

An example of each is shown in figure 2 1. Common types of roofs and basic framing terms. Next use these calculations to determine how many rafters you ll need for your roof and cut them to size. 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. We don t skip the basi. Production cut common rafters. To frame a roof start by choosing a roof style like a frame or gabled.

This video is only available to members who have subscribed to our eworkshop log in to tiny home builders. Gable a gable roof has a ridge at the center and slopes in two directions. 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.

Next time i will remember the gopro. We will go over raft. 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. Part 1 contains those roof situations where a framer can expect to spend over 90 of his career.

Racking common rafters to gang cut. Wondering how to layout rafters to right way. Follow this step by step rafter layout guide and our resources in the description below. I ll try to get stills and video of how it goes together.