Roof Rafter Book

When you are in the middle of a job you don t want to stop and play mathematician.

Roof rafter book.

A rafter that runs from a hip rafter to a valley rafter perpendicular to the roof ridge dormer rafter. And there is alot of practical advice on how to build a roof. A must for all builders. There is alot of math as there should be.

Now you don t have to. Used by carpenters union apprenticeship programs from hawaii to new york. Rafter book page 1 created date. Length of rafter measures from a to b 20 feet 9 in 5 12 and 6 144 inches mark same rafters vith a square or bevel 12x1611 12 and 8 144 inches as shown on fig.

Full lentgh roof framer is a book full of rafter cuts sheating cuts rafter lengths info on irregular roofs ect. Amazing book with minute details about how to cut roof rafters ridges hips valley etc. Become a faster more accurate and more efficient roof framer with the rafter book. This is an updated version of the standard pitch rafter book similar to the full length roof framer.

2 and 4 shows a 2x6 hip or valley rafter for same roof. For example this rafter would be used when remodeling or adding on to an existing structure. Roof framer s bible includes all the information needed to frame any gable hip shed or gazebo roof including those irregular bastard hip roofs for which rafter tables have never been available. A rafter that sits on top of the main roof without cutting into the main roof.

Hancock s roof books 1967 rafter gages 88 pages 0reviews an easy to read handy pocket guide to roof construction measurements and details. Rafters 1 inch thick breakoff the corners. A modern handbook for roof framers by david mahin mcintire give yourself an edge over the competition.