Framing A Roof Hahn

Framing walls with larry haun.

Framing a roof hahn. Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Conventional light frame wood structures may be built without the need for engineering analysis of each component. The provisions for prescriptive roof construction are found in chapter 8 of the irc and in section 2308 of the ibc. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

In this 3rd video from our 3 part house framing series pro framer larry haun demonstrates how to build the roof for a modest size house. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Framing a roof with larry haun pro framer larry haun shows how to cut and install ceiling joists rafters and roof sheathing in the third episode of this framing video series.

Within limitations which include among others building size roof pitch and design loads the allowed span for conventional rafters can. Watch carpenter larry haun wrap up the framing of a modest size house in this video series from the fine homebuilding archives. This is known as prescriptive 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.

Framing a roof with larry haun pro framer larry haun shows how to cut and install ceiling joists rafters and roof sheathing in the third episode of this framing video series. If you plan to have eaves to protect the shed walls make sure you add the extra length when measuring the rafters. Before you cut your boards you ll need to measure the width of your building and calculate the exact length of each rafter.