Roof Framing Section

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.

Roof framing section.

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. Depending on the roof design and the roof rafter spacing. Upon completing this section you should be able to identify the types of roofs and define common roof framing terms. The primary object of a roof in any climate is protection from the elements.

A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.

This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Roofs are basically five types. Roof slope and rigidness are for shedding water and bearing any extra additional weight. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.

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.