Roof 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.

Roof rafter book.

Full lentgh roof framer is a book full of rafter cuts sheating cuts rafter lengths info on irregular roofs ect. It is well done in a high quality binding that will last and last. I would recommend buying this book along with the roof framers bible as a set. Become a faster more accurate and more efficient roof framer with the 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. Rafters 1 inch thick breakoff the corners. A must for all builders. When you are in the middle of a job you don t want to stop and play mathematician.

Both the estimator and carpenter will find this book handy. For example this rafter would be used when remodeling or adding on to an existing structure. Used by carpenters union apprenticeship programs from hawaii to new york. Amazing book with minute details about how to cut roof rafters ridges hips valley etc.

A rafter that sits on top of the main roof without cutting into the main roof. 2 and 4 shows a 2x6 hip or valley rafter for same roof. A modern handbook for roof framers by david mahin mcintire give yourself an edge over the competition. Now you don t have to.

A rafter that runs from a hip rafter to a valley rafter perpendicular to the roof ridge dormer rafter. Rafter book page 1 created date. There is alot of math as there should be.