Roof Framing 101

Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall.

Roof framing 101.

Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. Ive had a construction master pro as an app for some time but this dvd unlocks its full power. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. Definite value for the money.

Keep it simple and remember. 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. When framing the actual roof it will match these same measurements. Figure 2 2 roof framing terms.

Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. 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. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate. House framing actually consists of several separate projects assembled into one to create the finished home.

Taken in that context house or building framing is not all that difficult. 1 8 pitch is given so 24 x 1 8 equals 3 or unit of rise in inches. 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.

Line length is the hyptenuse of the triangle whose. I just received and watched roof framing 101 volume 1 0. Measure the length and width of the area where the gable roof is going to be placed. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.

I wish i was taught this at college years ago.