Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 17: Basic Roof Framing

Chapter Objectives

  1. Identify the basic roof styles.
  2. Understand the basic terms relating to roof-framing carpentry.
  3. Explain the layout of a common rafter, using at least one of the four basic methods
  4. Describe the layout of ceiling joists.
  5. Name the three basic parts of a roof truss.
  6. Demonstrate how to install roof trusses.
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