Roof Framing Layout

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.

Roof framing layout.

A distinction is made between single shell and double shell roofs. Understand the different measurements. Measure up a distance equal to 25 of the width of the rafter as shown in illustration c and put a mark. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge.

The framing style of the roof refers to the actual components of each. This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof. The structure of the roof roof structure and roofing the roof structure is also called roof frame work and typically consists of wood. If you want to frame a roof you ve got two important choices to make in terms of design.

Choose the design of the roofing trusses. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Choose a style of roof. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and.

Draw a line down the edge of the tongue as shown in illustration b of the roof layout. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Flip the square over and place the tongue along the line made in illustration b.