Framing Edge Of Roof

This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters.

Framing edge of roof.

Along the edges and every 12 in. Install the drip edge as normal. In high wind areas sheathing along the eaves rakes and ridges is nailed every 6 in. This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams.

Roof framing is the next building component found within the load path. A stick framed roof uses 2x4 s or 2x6 s or whatever you are framing with but has a ridge board running down the middle ridge line. Roof sheathing is nailed every 6 in. A 2 4 wall with a 2 6 rafter can be notched for a 4 seat.

The roof framing must support the roof decking and sheathing and resist loads applied to the sheathing and transfer loads vertically to support walls or frames. 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. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. Then bend in the.

Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge. The american plywood association says there s no reduction in strength for nails overdriven by 1 16in. For our 4 x8 lean to example using a 2 4 rafter the depth of the birdsmouth is limited by the 1 3 depth of the rafter rule.

When you reach a corner where an eave and rake edge meet you need to make a cut to ensure a proper fit. Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams. We will go over raft.

Sometimes the rafter will have a tail and extend out past the wall so that you have a soffit or overhang. 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. Cut the entire drip edge by your second mark so that it only hangs past the edge by an inch. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and.

Use a framing square to help lay out the notch based on the slope of the roof.