Roof Framing Section

This will the first point of the rafter measurement line.

Roof framing section.

It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. 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. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Upon completing this section you should be able to identify the types of roofs and define common roof framing terms.

Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. The primary object of a roof in any climate is protection from the elements. Building codes such as the icc s 2012 international building code section 2308 10 roof and ceiling framing typically specify that where rafter ties are used they are required at intervals ranging from 12 to 24 o c. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Roof slope and rigidness are for shedding water and bearing any extra additional weight. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. Roofs are basically five types. 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.