Frame Of A Roof

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Frame of a roof.

Nearly all roofs are framed using one of two methods. Roof framing rafter layout. The pitch of the roof refers to the angle or steepness of the roofing frame. Standard stick framing or the newer truss framing.

This will the first point of the rafter measurement line using the results of your rafter length calculation measure from this point along the rafter measurement. Overhangs hips and dormers add greatly to the complexity of the framing. Stick truss roof framing. 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 measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark.

No matter which kind of roof framing is used they both contain one element that you ll need to be familiar with and that s the pitch of the roof. Roofs are basically five types. This process uses pre built wood forms to build the roof frame. These days cut ups or roofs with a lot.

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. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard.