Garage Roof Framing Diagram

And the line length measurement from the roof peak to the building wall is the hypotenuse.

Garage roof framing diagram.

The run or half the building span is the base of the triangle. Span and a 2 6 floor frame that s designed to support the extra weight. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. We concentrated on garage door framing which is the most distinctive part of the project.

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. The rise or height of the roof at its peak is the altitude of the triangle. Step by step instructions for framing a garage roof. If in your plans you have an overhang rake rafter on either end of the garage you will need to adjust the measurement to insure a sheet of plywood beginning at the edge of the overhang rake will end in the center of an interior truss.

Storage trusses have a wide open area in the center about 12 ft. If you need more storage space in your garage storage trusses are a no brainer. This garage plan adds value to your property. To successfully frame your garage you need to decide where all your openings are going to be windows and doors and plan for the sheathing on the outside and any interior covering drywall plywood you plan to use.

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. Upgrading to storage trusses on a 24 x 24 ft. Line length is the hyptenuse of the triangle whose. The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle.

A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. I framed my garage in 24 on center stud spacing but the same approach applies to 16 on center construction. It provides added space for other storage and meets all the general standards. Garage would only raise the price about 200.

Roof framing rafter layout. Figure 2 2 roof framing terms. Wide for a truss with a 24 ft. This design however requires some expertise in construction.

This pole framing construction however reduces foundation excavation and site work. If the unit of rise in inches is 3 then the cut is the unit of rise and the unit of run 12 inches or 3 12.