Reframing Roof Rafters

Stick framing combines roof rafters with ceiling joists.

Reframing roof rafters.

Cut a 2 by 4 to fit horizontally from rafter to rafter on each truss. Like wall studs and floor joists rafters and trusses are spaced every 16 or 24 inches from center to center. Multiple quick hire a better carpenter. Roof trusses are a common means of support and load bearing.

Roof framing rafter layout. However if you want to better utilize the space in your loft you may consider changing roof trusses and going for stick framing or rafters instead. Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading. This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams.

New roof framing costs new roof framing costs. Cut any diagonal braces in the truss with a reciprocating saw. Cross gable roof on a two story home. If the rafters aren t working out its because the wall is out of plumb or the ridge is off center.

The rafters are usually positioned directly above the wall studs. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line using the results of your rafter length calculation measure from this point along the rafter measurement. Remember any alterations to a roof should be undertaken only with an engineer. Cut the ends to the same angle you used for the pony wall studs.

Most roofs utilize 16 inch spacings for strength and rigidity. 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. From one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.

This completes the reframing process. Roof has an average cost range of 14 500 to 18 400 with most homeowners spending around 16 000 on a 1 500 sq ft. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.