Roof Framing 101

Shed roof framing process explained step by step instructions.

Roof framing 101.

Figure 2 2 roof framing terms. When framing the actual roof it will match these same measurements. Measure the length and width of the area where the gable roof is going to be placed. I just received and watched roof framing 101 volume 1 0.

Keep it simple and remember. With today s advances in air tools such as framing nailers you don t even have to be an experienced hammer swinger to frame a house. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate.

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. I wish i was taught this at college years ago. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. Taken in that context house or building framing is not all that difficult.

If the unit of rise in inches is 3 then the cut is the unit of rise and the unit of run 12 inches or 3 12. Ive had a construction master pro as an app for some time but this dvd unlocks its full power. Stick to the basics of simplified design and use dimensions that don t generate waste. 1 8 pitch is given so 24 x 1 8 equals 3 or unit of rise in inches.

Line length is the hyptenuse of the triangle whose. Definite value for the money. Roofs are basically five types. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.

House framing actually consists of several separate projects assembled into one to create the finished home.