Posts Tagged ‘Rafter’
Sheathing the Roof
After sub-fascia and rakes have been installed, the next step in continuing your roof structure of your home building is installation of the roof sheathing. Roof sheathing should be a minimum of 9/16” or 5/8” sheathing creates a good structural roof. Using H-clips is highly recommended in all applications. If your rafters have been installed ...
Installing Sub-Fascia & Rake Trim
This “How To” article is written for a straight line roof: Check your rafter tails with a string-line to insure a straight line for your sub-fascia Refer to your house plans or blue print for soffit size and style Measure to your exterior wall to make sure you have a correct dimension for soffit Trim ...
Setting Rafters/Trusses
Obviously, there are numerous specifications & instructions when setting rafters/trusses depending on the design of your roof line. Always refer to your house plans for rafter/truss locations & specs. Always have enough qualified installers to set rafters; 3 people up and 3 people down is a good rule of thumb to follow. With larger rafter ...
