How To Reframe A Roof

Remember if you are using the center of the ridge.

How to reframe a roof.

You ll have to remove the entire roof structure to vault the ceilings. First head to the attic. There are two types of roof systems commonly in use today. This process uses pre built wood forms to build the roof frame.

Input the pitch of the roof that you calculated above we ll use 7 12 for reference throughout on the framing square. Line up the square with the pitch end of the chord and mark the line with a pencil. Measure out each plumb cut. You can determine the length of a common rafter using either of two easy methods.

But if it s framed traditionally with big lumber rafters the roof can stay in place. No matter which kind of roof. If you see a complicated framework of 2x4s held together with perforated metal plates your roof is framed with trusses. Hopefully someone can help me with a few questions that i have.

A by measuring the actual distance from the outside of the wall s top plate same location as the rafter s bird s. Some carpenters like to make this. 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.