Roof Framing Section

It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.

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. 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. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

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. The primary object of a roof in any climate is protection from the elements. Upon completing this section you should be able to identify the types of roofs and define common roof framing terms. Roof slope and rigidness are for shedding water and bearing any extra additional weight.

Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Depending on the roof design and the roof rafter spacing.