Today we are tackling a big beginner lesson, which is common rafter layout and cutting. Common rafters are the most ‘common’ type of rafter in construction, therefore, it’s the best place to start when you are learning roof framing. Without a doubt, the framing square is the best tool for rafter layout, but I thought it would be good to show that it can also be done using a speed square. There are many ways to calculate rafter length, here’s just one way, enjoy!
RAFTER BASCIS PART 2: https://youtu.be/AVzQznTCvCw
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Thanks for the info!
Beginner my ass, you talk to fast and use terms not for first time dyi
Thank you
Superb video, definitely will help when I start my shed, this guy seems to believe in you as the viewer.
For someone that was looking for basic information, forget it. It's fine if you know how to do it but if not, go find a different video.
Brilliant video, thank you.
Excellent video.. You talk and go way to fast. Remember. You are teaching!
Great small tutorial of creating rafters. You made it easy to understand in a short time.
What about Unit run – Unit rise + Unit run = Unit length. Does this work out every time? Rather than use a calculator?
Make sure ridge board is the width of total cut of rafters cut so if your 2×6 cut length is 7 1/2 you will need a 2×8 or better a 2×10.
I know ur showing how to cut rafters… But ur ridge is wrong, ur ridge is supposed to be 2 inches bigger than ur rafters. If inspection u would fail
Ridge should be bigger then the size of the rafter. For instance 2×6 rafter , Ridge should be 2×8
Thank you. Great explanation!!
Great video
This was super helpful! You are awesome!
I have cut more roofs than you ever have. Lol
vinaka bro….you helped me alot.