Roof Framing Boards

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Roof framing boards.

Part of a roof s frame a ridge board runs horizontally along the peak of a sloped roof. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

Roof framing rafter layout. This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof. The pitch of the roof determines the roofing material you can use.

Definition of structural ridge or ridge beam used in roof framing a structural ridge beam is a horizontal beam placed at the peak or ridge of a roof and is designed to carry much of the live and dead loads or weight of the roof structure by itself. We will go over raft. As a general rule roofs that have a high human occupancy rate should be framed with rafters every 16 structures such as sheds or barns can be frames with rafters every 24 again make sure to consult local codes. Essentially the spine of a conventional stick framed roof the ridge board is sandwiched between the meeting ends of the roof rafters.

A composite decking made of solid materials. It must meet the local codes for thickness at least 3 8 which is also based on the rafter or truss spacing. 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. Asphalt shingle can be installed on a pitch of 2 over 12 or greater.

Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark.

The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. If your project had a rafter length of 8 or less a safe and strong method is to use 2x8 framed 16 on center.