Roof Rafter Book

This is an updated version of the standard pitch rafter book similar to the full length roof framer.

Roof rafter book.

For example this rafter would be used when remodeling or adding on to an existing structure. Used by carpenters union apprenticeship programs from hawaii to new york. When you are in the middle of a job you don t want to stop and play mathematician. A rafter that sits on top of the main roof without cutting into the main roof.

Rafters 1 inch thick breakoff the corners. I would recommend buying this book along with the roof framers bible as a set. Both the estimator and carpenter will find this book handy. A must for all builders.

Roof framer s bible includes all the information needed to frame any gable hip shed or gazebo roof including those irregular bastard hip roofs for which rafter tables have never been available. Full lentgh roof framer is a book full of rafter cuts sheating cuts rafter lengths info on irregular roofs ect. And there is alot of practical advice on how to build a roof. There is alot of math as there should be.

A rafter that runs from a hip rafter to a valley rafter perpendicular to the roof ridge dormer rafter. 2 and 4 shows a 2x6 hip or valley rafter for same roof. Become a faster more accurate and more efficient roof framer with the rafter book. It is well done in a high quality binding that will last and last.

Now you don t have to. Rafter book page 1 created date. Length of rafter measures from a to b 20 feet 9 in 5 12 and 6 144 inches mark same rafters vith a square or bevel 12x1611 12 and 8 144 inches as shown on fig.