How To Set Roof Rafters

Mark and cut the first rafter image 1.

How to set roof rafters.

Calculating rafter length 1. Common rafters are the most common type of rafter in construction. 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. Set the rafter in place carefully allowing for the overhang.

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. Then pre drill the rafter image 2. The ridge end of the rafter and often the eve end will need to be cut to the angle of the roof slope. Toenail 3 galvanized wood screws into the lentil.

When you re toenailing a screw it s important to pre drill the holes before you begin setting the screws. Just share the link. The ridge beam is the vertical piece of plywood which will form the peak of. Measure the width of your building.

Divide the adjusted width. Do not download and re upload this video. The easy way to lay out and build your rafters. This device is what i call a beam lifter.

Subtract the width of your ridge beam.