Roof Rafter Book

Used by carpenters union apprenticeship programs from hawaii to new york.

Roof rafter book.

When you are in the middle of a job you don t want to stop and play mathematician. It is well done in a high quality binding that will last and last. 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. Rafter book page 1 created date.

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. For example this rafter would be used when remodeling or adding on to an existing structure. 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.

2 and 4 shows a 2x6 hip or valley rafter for same roof. There is alot of math as there should be. A modern handbook for roof framers by david mahin mcintire give yourself an edge over the competition. Full lentgh roof framer is a book full of rafter cuts sheating cuts rafter lengths info on irregular roofs ect.

A rafter that sits on top of the main roof without cutting into the main roof. Amazing book with minute details about how to cut roof rafters ridges hips valley etc. Hancock s roof books 1967 rafter gages 88 pages 0reviews an easy to read handy pocket guide to roof construction measurements and details. And there is alot of practical advice on how to build a roof.

Now you don t have to. A must for all builders. This is an updated version of the standard pitch rafter book similar to the full length roof framer.