Roof Frame Structure

Wondering how to build the structure of your roof.

Roof frame structure.

Overhangs hips and dormers add greatly to the complexity of the framing. And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse. Standard stick framing or the newer truss framing. 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.

But before discussing roof framing we will first review some basic terms and definitions used in roof construction. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters. We will then discuss the framing square and learn how it s used to solve some basic construction problems.

We will go over raft. Stick truss roof framing. Roof framing can be simple or complex depending on the roof. The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle.

Nearly all roofs are framed using one of two methods. Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams. The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle. Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.