Includes illustrations that show roofs have hip rafters ridge boards jack rafters and more.
Framing edge of roof.
And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse.
Drip edge metal valley flashing dormer chimney and kickout flashing are types of roof flashing that shed water away from the connections between roofs walls chimneys and other building assemblies.
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.
The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle.
When repairing or replacing a roof it pays to be familiar with these terms.
The second row covers the first row totally with the tabs covering the drip edge.
Keep the other 5 trades in mind don t measure 6 unless you have to if you want to waste time and money when framing don t think about the electri cal work the plumbing the heat ducts the drywall or the finish carpentry.
Roof framing involves a lexicon all its own.
Edge of the saw s base which is perpendicular to the blade with the far side of the lumber before making the cut.
When you install the drip edge over this strip it keeps the lower flange further from the home s siding which helps to keep water further from the home.
Place the drip.
Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.
Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit.
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.
Shed roof framing process explained step by step instructions.
Here is a closer look at common roofing terms.
Install drip edges on the eaves first.
Use 1 shingle nails 6 inches up from the drip edge to fasten into place.
Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.
From product selection to installation details drip edge often takes a back seat to the shingles or to eaves flashing see drip edge and ice barrier membrane mar 18 and that s too bad because drip edge has a large impact on how water resistant the eaves and rake.
The last pieces to go in were nailing blocks above the ledger for the back of the return and at the bottom edge of the soffit for attaching the rake 20.
A furring edge is a strip of one by two wood you install on the vertical surface of the house just beneath the roof s edge.
Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.
The first row of shingles is rotated so the tabs are going up roof and overlap the drip edge by 3 8.
