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Gable Roof Components

A gable roof frame requires the construction of the components shown in figure 35. Gable ends if any, will be composed of common rafters, lookouts, barge rafters (rafters without birdsmouths) and an extended ridge board on each end of the roof.

                                                            Figure 35   Gable Roof Components                              



                                               
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                                                                 Framing Gable Roofs Links

                                                     1.Framing Gable Roofs: Roof Framing Is Based On The Pythagorean Theorem.
                                                     2.Framing Gable Roofs: Layout The Ceiling Joists.
                                                     3.Framing Gable Roofs: Cut The Ceiling Joist To The Slope Of The Rafter.
                                                     4.Framing Gable Roofs: Gable Roof Components.
                                                     5.Framing Gable Roofs: Calculate The Length Of A Common Rafter.
                                                     6.Framing Gable Roofs: Mark Plumb Lines For Ridge, Birdsmouth And Overhang.
                                                     7.Framing Gable Roofs: Adjust The Rafter To The Size Of The Ridge Board.
                                                     8.Framing Gable Roofs: Layout & Cut The Rafter Birdsmouth.
                                                     9.Framing Gable Roofs: Calculate Length Of The Rafter Overhang & Cut Excess.
                                                     10.Framing Gable Roofs: Layout The Collar Ties.
                                                     11.Framing Gable Roofs: Calculate The Gable End Stud Lengths & Adjustments.
                                                     12.Framing Gable Roofs: Calculate Gable End Stud Length By Ratio & Proportion.


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