Remember if you are using the center of the ridge.
How to reframe a roof.
Second measure the depth of the rafters.
This process uses pre built wood forms to build the roof frame.
First head to the attic.
You ll have to remove the entire roof structure to vault the ceilings.
Reframing roof what s up everyone i just stumbled across this site and it looks like there is a wealth of knowlege here.
Half of the existing roof is flat and the other half which has a low pitch is in pretty bad shape.
There are two types of roof systems commonly in use today.
No matter which kind of roof.
A by measuring the actual distance from the outside of the wall s top plate same location as the rafter s bird s.
Input the pitch of the roof that you calculated above we ll use 7 12 for reference throughout on the framing square.
I have an older block house that needs the roof reframed.
This is the process by which your framing contractor will use ordinary or dimensional lumber to create the roof frame.
Line up the square with the pitch end of the chord and mark the line with a pencil.
You can determine the length of a common rafter using either of two easy methods.
Hopefully someone can help me with a few questions that i have.
Measure out each plumb cut.