Roof Frame Structure

It is used where large buildings are framed under one roof where hasty or temporary construction is needed and where sheds or additions are erected.

Roof frame structure.

The framing style of the roof refers to the actual components of each. Stick framing creates a triangle between the rafters and ceiling joists. Gable and hip roofs may be built primarily of trusses. We will go over raft.

Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge. Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading. This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters. Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.

Choose a style of roof. The roof is held up by walls or posts where one wall or the posts on one side are at a higher level than those on the opposite side. Roof trusses are manufactured ready to install. Other roof shapes particularly those with dormers or on houses with cathedral ceilings attic rooms or attic storage areas are stick built.

Designing the roof 1. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams. Understand the different measurements.

Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and. Choose the design of the roofing trusses.