Planswift includes easy to use aids like the joist and rafter tool which makes framing even the most complex roof simple.
Roof framing takeoff.
This will the first point of the rafter measurement line using the results of your rafter length calculation measure from this point along the rafter measurement.
The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle.
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The run or half the building span is the base of the triangle.
And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse.
The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle.
Planswift is the 1 takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry.
As a result you should note that the free version of the products listed below may not have all the features you need.
In most cases but not all free construction estimating and takeoff software options earn revenue by offering a basic free version to entice users to download with premium features available for a price.
Roof framing rafter layout.
Square takeoff is designed to allow framing contractors to upload digital blueprints and complete an online takeoff 3x faster than simply doing it by hand.
With planswift you can create material assemblies for any framing scenario.
Then square takeoff is the solution for you.
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 measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark.
Helping save a ton of time and money.