Innovative tips and techniques to handle nearly every. Innovative tips and techniques to handle nearly every aspect. The roof framers bible the complete pocket reference to roof framing, barry d. Larry produced this video in 1992 with the taunton press. Subtract what you are using as a ridge and you have your length perfect every time. Not only was the hip rafter backing angle wrong, his hip rafter backing depth on the side of. A series of tables giving the full length of all rafters for any span for 48 different pitches. I really recommend you pick up a copy of the book if you are going to do any roof layouts. I think the following drawings should have been included in the full length roof framer as well as the book simplified roof framing by wilson. The information you need is always at your finger tips. You put in the width and the pitch and this book will give you the full length of the rafter. Not only was the hip rafter backing angle wrong, his hip rafter backing depth on the side of the hip rafter was also incorrect. Full length roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of all rafters for any span, for 48 different pitches.
The carpenters and joiners handbook containing a complete. I have been a framer for 16 years and this book has been useful on most of the houses i build. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. But by the time his house was framed, mine was shingled, wired, and. There is an old book that is called the full length roof framer by a. Riechers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Before you cut your boards, youll need to measure the width of your building and calculate the exact length of each rafter. Riechers, buccaneer books, incorporated, 1995, 0899669077. We ship promptly after the payment has been received. Jack rafters are subdivided into the hip, valley, and cripple jacks. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42 roof slopes 44 flat roofs 45 pitched roofs 45.
The rise, or height of the roof at its peak, is the altitude of the triangle. Our knowledgeable staff looks for the best information for the construction professional, as well as the doityourselfer. F u l l roof framing c i r c l e h roof geometry definitions o m span measurement from e outside of wall to outside of i opposite wall n s run one half of span for p e symmetric roofs c t rise the total vertical i o distance that the roof projects n s above the top plate slope the rise divided by the run, always given in terms. Hip roof framing rafter cut angle template diagram. Dec 03, 20 the roof framers bible the complete pocket reference to roof framing, barry d. Full length roof framer a series of tables giving the full.
Full length roof framer has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Basic roof framing discuss the photo building a roof roofs are constructed in many different shapes. Full length roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of. Jul 09, 2017 how to layout and cut hip and valley roof rafters. I have roof framing by marshal gross, and it is a very good book. I learned how to lay out roofs with a framing square. Floor framing on top wall framing in middle roof framing on bottom t was a coincidence that another contractor and i began framing houses next door to one another on the same day. Full length roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of all. I got my start in roof framing because i was personally interested in it, and it. Roof framing in this chapter, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of roof design and construction.
One might say that its a 612 pitch this is incorrect. Buy the carpenters and joiners handbook containing a complete treatise on framing hip and valley roofs by f. Aug 14, 2015 i was happy with most of the dvds and books, but will holladays dvd program, roof framing for the professional, was the best on the subject, and he goes a little more indepth than the others i purchased. The word pitch is often misused, as in this and many other articles. Go to for this books olc for a downloadable version of this graphic organizer. The author takes you through every measurement and every cut on each type of roof so you understand exactly whats required. Download pdf complete full length roof framer free online. A small hardcover book giving a series of tables for the full length of all rafters for.
Fulllength roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of all. Invaluable to anyone who wants to cut a roof by hand and not use trusses. I put every framing situation i could think of in this book. If you add an eaves overhang dimension then the amount the rafter sticks passed the wall will be added to the rafter length. The roof framers field manual blue palmetto home inspection. Complete full length roof framer download complete full length roof framer ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. This process uses prebuilt wood forms to build the roof frame. Buy full length roof framer by a f j riechers online at alibris. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Description full length roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of all rafters for any span for 48 different pitches. The various conversations i had with some of those longgone master craftsmen from years ago, the good things that master framer larry haun said about this book in his framing roofs dvd, the use of this book by master roof cutter steve peters in his video series, the art of roof cutting, and a. Has anyone attended the full day roof cutting class from jlc live. It seems that most of the others used a rafter length book, or some sort of. This book is an advanced book for carpenters and estimators it is not written for someone that does not have a working knowledge of roof framing.
You wont find a book which explains complex roof scenarios in an easier to understand way. J riechers and the one thing that has always bothered me was the explanations drawings in the book. This is the rafter length from the top cut to the seat plumb mark. I dont know what skills you are trying to cover, but the full length roof framer and the rafter book are both very good for roof framing. Nov 09, 2012 121 responses to common rafter framing bill bartlett november 9, 2012. Includes result for hipvalley factor, slope factor and the roof slope in degrees. Using the 7 inch rise table and our 15 run, the common rafter length is 17 43.
The comers can also be squared by measuring along one side a distance in. He is very happy with the condition of the books and that they arrived in a timely manner. The tail or eave overhang must be added to the rafter length. Click any image to enlarge it seems that most of the others used a rafter length book, or some sort of book reference, to. In this 3rd video from our 3part houseframing series, pro framer larry haun demonstrates how to build the roof for a modestsize house. I think the following drawings should have been included in the full length roof framer as well as the book. With a square roof, the ridge becomes a square centre piece kingpost with side lengths equal to common rafter thickness. Download pdf complete full length roof framer free. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42 roof slopes 44 flat roofs 45. Roof framers and raftering instructors should never refer to this text. How to layout and cut hip and valley roof rafters youtube. I was thumbing through marshall grosss book roof framing, 1984, and on page 5 he said to use the hip rafter slope angle as the hip rafter backing angle to cut the hip rafter edge bevels.
Grab your riechers full length roof framer and a manual on the steel square and a construction calculator. But by the time his house was framed, mine was shingled, wired, and plumbed. I framed the roof with a fulllength ridge beam of laminated veneer lumber supported by the gable. The proper term for expressing the roof angle is slope in that instance. Calculate the length of a rafter from the roof slope ratio of inches per foot, and a building width measurement. Professional tradesmen use rafter and framing squares to save time on roof. It was no coincidence that the other contractor ran out of money and had to. The most useful book ever if you want to cut a roof. The full length roof framer has rafter tables in half inch increments, giving roof pitches from 12 in 12 to 24 in 12. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39 chapter 7. The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a rightangle triangle, and the various roof framing components fit the triangle. Print full scale paper templates cut and fold over wood to mark and cut angles. Full length roof framer the missing pages roof framing geometry.
Sep 27, 2019 in this 3rd video from our 3part house framing series, pro framer larry haun demonstrates how to build the roof for a modestsize house. If you add an eaves overhang dimension then the amount the rafter sticks passed the wall will be. Large illustrations and simple formulas chop every roof. Feb 06, 2007 like it says on the first page roof framing is the phd of carpentry and this book teaches you it in perfect sections, from cutting all rafters, build a model, correct ridge length, hip dropping maths, irregular roofs, plan your own roof and lots more but the essence of this book is the science of roof framing which is simply mathematics and. Full length roof framer book by a f j riechers 2 available. Very useful for framing high end homes that dont use premade trusses or any roof feature that trusses simply cant do. If you have any questions, please email me anytime. And we are absolutely committed to providing courteous and prompt customer service. Craftsman book company full length roof framer by a f j riechers. A mastery of roof framing with hip, valley, and jack rafters is what distinguishes the true hip rafters 18. This guide uses nominal member size, but it is important to note that the designer must apply the.
Roof framing ridge beam 8 truss constructed with hewed beams top or plate logs gable end construction with nominal 2 x 6 lumber cathedral ceilings and partial lofts are popular in log homes. The full length roof framer has rafter tables in half inch. This is the process by which your framing contractor will use ordinary or dimensional lumber to create the roof frame. Mar 27, 2008 the framing of a basic gable roof is based on a rightangle triangle, and the various roof framing components fit the triangle. If youre framing a gable roof on a new house, or building a shed or even a doghouse with a gable roof, youll need to cut a number of roof rafters. This is the complete guide to framing any gable, dutch, tudor, california, gambrel, shed or gazebo roof including irregular roofs that can stump even experienced roof cutters.
Full length roof framer the missing pages ive cut over a 1,000 roofs from the full length roof framer by a. Carpentry roof framing syllabus carpentry personal growth. However, before concentrating on roof framing, a brief discussion of diaphragms and shear walls is presented because they are two of the key elements in the framing of loadbearing wall systems in most residential and light commercial construction. Oct 26, 20 ive cut over a 1,000 roofs from the full length roof framer by a. Small hardcover in good condition, minor overall wear. Its a hardcover book small enough to put in your hip pocket or in a pouch in your nail apron. We bought a couple more books to give to others in the trades. Cuts and bevels for common, hip, valley, jack, and purlin rafters. Not only does it have all the standard rafter tables but the irregular. Description fulllength roof framer a series of tables giving the full length of all rafters for any span for 48 different pitches.
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