Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark.
Roof framing match spacing.
Common spacing for trusses on this type of building is often between 2 and 4 feet but trusses built with advanced designs may allow spacing as great as 8 or 12 feet.
The same concept holds true for roof trusses.
The framing overview camera.
Roof area 49 69m rafters 14 rafter spacing 763 5 adjusted to fit evenly next larger spacing 827 1 next smaller 708 9.
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This will the first point of the rafter measurement line.
So the space between rafters can be greater without reducing the maximum span.
In this how it works article managing editor debra judge silber explains the role of collar and rafter ties in the framing of a roof collar ties are necessary to prevent separation of the roof at the ridge due to wind uplift.
Roof framing rafter layout 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.
Collar ties may take up space in the attic of your home but they are there for a reason.