Roof Framing Sections

Roofs are basically five types.

Roof framing sections.

Types of roofs the most commonly used types of pitched roof construction are the gable the hip the intersecting and the shed or lean to. 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. It is the form most commonly used by the navy.

Building codes such as the icc s 2012 international building code section 2308 10 roof and ceiling framing typically specify that where rafter ties are used they are required at intervals ranging from 12 to 24 o c. Gable a gable roof has a ridge at the center and slopes in two directions. Depending on the roof design and the roof rafter spacing. 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.

Common types of roofs and basic framing terms. An example of each is shown in figure 2 1. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark.

Roof framing rafter layout from one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.