Roof Framing 101

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 101.

Roofs are basically five types. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. Roof framing 101 eht explores some basic roof framing techniques from layout to installation.

Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. I wish i was taught this at college years ago. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.

Ive had a construction master pro as an app for some time but this dvd unlocks its full power. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.