How To Set Roof Rafters

Then pre drill the rafter image 2.

How to set roof rafters.

Set the rafter in place carefully allowing for the overhang. Divide the adjusted width. Before you start cutting you first need to determine how long your roof rafters. This device is what i call a beam lifter.

Common rafters are the most common type of rafter in construction. The ridge beam is the vertical piece of plywood which will form the peak of. The easy way to lay out and build your rafters. Mark and cut the first rafter image 1.

The ridge end of the rafter and often the eve end will need to be cut to the angle of the roof slope. Today we are tackling a big beginner lesson which is common rafter layout and cutting. Mark and cut the first rafter ends the first step in building the roof rafters is to cut one rafter board to length with the ends angled properly and then to mark and cut the birds mouth and seat on the rafter. Subtract the width of your ridge beam.

Do not download and re upload this video. Measure the width of your building. To do so make another simple device by using an eight foot length of 2 4 this can be used later for studs or bracing if you wish and at the end of the 2 4 nail in place two short lengths just as you did for the v support. At this point you are ready to raise the roof beam.

When you re toenailing a screw it s important to pre drill the holes before you begin setting the screws.