Roof Frame Structure

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

Roof frame structure.

The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle. But before discussing roof framing we will first review some basic terms and definitions used in roof construction. We will go over raft. Roof framing in this chapter we will introduce you to the fundamentals of roof design and construction.

This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters. Standard stick framing or the newer truss framing. Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. Roof structure definitions support choices for sloped roofs cantilevered roofs cathedral ceiling roofs.

And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse. Stick truss roof framing. 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. Roof framing can be simple or complex depending on the roof.

The run or half the building span is the base of the triangle. Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading. Overhangs hips and dormers add greatly to the complexity of the framing. The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle.