Roof Framing Section

The primary object of a roof in any climate is protection from the elements.

Roof framing section.

Upon completing this section you should be able to identify the types of roofs and define common roof framing terms. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. Depending on the roof design and the roof rafter spacing.

Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Roofs are basically five types. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

Roof framing rafter layout from one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. Roof slope and rigidness are for shedding water and bearing any extra additional weight. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.

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.