Roof Framing Layout

Flip the square over and place the tongue along the line made in illustration b.

Roof framing layout.

Understand the different measurements. If you want to frame a roof you ve got two important choices to make in terms of design. 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. The structure of the roof roof structure and roofing the roof structure is also called roof frame work and typically consists of wood.

Designing the roof 1. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Measure up a distance equal to 25 of the width of the rafter as shown in illustration c and put a mark. The framing style of the roof refers to the actual components of each.

Choose a style of roof. This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge.

A distinction is made between single shell and double shell roofs. Draw a line down the edge of the tongue as shown in illustration b of the roof layout. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Marking the birdsmouth and the ridge board setback.