How to use Roof Framer’s Bible to get every rafter length, angle, cut, and more.
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Consequences of mixing pitches on a hip roof
4:16 Longer ridge first consequence of mixing pitches
5:37 Angle of hip and valley rafters
7:55 Always figure from the end of the overhang
9:15 Finding the ends of the ridge
11:07 Factor chart – finding the framing points
17:37 Second consequence – fascias don’t align
19:20 Aligning fascia heights – two options
22:24 Option 1 – unequal overhangs
23:19 Option 2 – raising the plate line
25:02 Figuring from the fascia line
26:42 Hip offset
Author’s Bio:
Barry Mussell started framing houses over forty years ago. He built over 300 homes and commercial buildings with his own hands, before taking on the role of Framing Manager for a large home builder. He trained and supervised hundreds of framing crews who built more than 18,000 homes across the southeastern United States. Thirty years ago he wrote Roof Framer’s Bible – The Complete Pocket Reference to Roof Framing. It has been sold all over the world. He is now focused on training the next generation of carpenters and tradesmen.