Truss roof framing is cov ered in section 17 4.
Framing level box style roof.
Generally used for roof framing but i joists are increasingly common see chapter 13 engineered wood.
Using i joists requires the same basic understanding of rafter layout and roof design.
It s a very simple roof design and is inexpensive because the roof serves as both roof and walls.
Roof framing in this chapter we will introduce you to the fundamentals of roof design and construction.
The framing style of the roof refers to the actual components of each roofing truss and the design of the structural foundation of that roof.
Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard.
Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape.
To cut it even with the barge rafter i plumbed down from the face of the rafter with a small level and marked a plumb line on the ledger.
This is our ultimate roof rafter guide for people designing and building an off grid cabin or tiny home.
The roof makes up much or all off the walls of the home.
Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.
It s steep pointed roof which extends all the way to the ground or close to the ground.
Building framing begins with the roof framing structure.
However before concentrating on roof framing a brief discussion of diaphragms and shear walls is presented because they are two of the key elements in the framing of load bearing wall systems in most residential and light commercial construction.
This and following chapters describe roof framing using con ventional lumber.
Learn the 1 rafter design that will guarantee your roof that is safe and strong for years to come.
Framing materials are usually wood engineered wood or structural steel the alternative to framed construction is generally called mass wall construction where horizontal layers of stacked materials such as log building masonry rammed earth adobe etc.
Discover the pros and cons to multiple roof designs.
2 4 view c is any line that is horizontal level when the rafter is in its proper position.
Choose the design of the roofing trusses.
Partially these will depend on the style of roof you ve selected but you ll also have some wiggle room depending on the design elements of the house.
16 the bow roof.
Roofs are basically five types.
The advantages of hip roofs apply to this framing style.
A level line fig.
Are used without framing.
Framing the return the ledger that was left extending past the rake provided support for the return framing.
Pent roofs are very much like an awning for lower floors designed to keep precipitation at that level away from the house.
The a frame is very easy to identify.
Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.
