I am putting a traditional roof on my sons garage (wallplates already in position). Can anyone recommend a website or give me the best order of proceeding. For example is it best to start by putting ridge board into wall and putting a set of rafters at the gable end. I have never done one before but fancy having a go. Someone sent me a link to making the birdsmouth cuts so I am okay with that. Any advice or tips would be much appreciated. Thanks. Neil
OK here goes, I just built my first roof, its 125 square meteres and has 4 different interceting ridge lines, oh, and the walls arn't square.
I had a ridge beam, so my rafters rested on the ridge and the wall plate. I put the first rafter up, and marked it, cut it, and supprise myself when it fitted. I then measured the position of the cuts on all the rest, and cut away, a few days later I had one section done.
I guessed 5 days work before I started, it took neerer 25 days, the hip jack rafters were taking 3-4 hours each to get right.
What I would change 1) use the smallest timer possible, I used 6x3 green dougals fir, at
15 foot long it weights too much to mess arround with. 2) I would get the walls parellel, and also parallel to the ridge, I would take much (like days worth) care about this. 3) I would buy a decent jigsaw to do the cuts, the chop saw was a pain in the arse with wood that big and heavy.Wihat I did right
1) I purchased too much wood - and used it all. 2) I did the biggest bits first, so any mis cuts could be reused 3) scaffold - lots of it, I can't do a good job if I am scared of falling.I also used a pile of battons to place up on the roof, to give me an idea of what I was aiming at, this really helped.
I have a book, which I can't remember the title of, but amazon have several on framing roofs - it helped quite a bit, lots of good pictures !!
Rick
I think
Therefore you am?
No. Therefore he heard it on the BBC/read it in theGuardian.
Discussing my first roof build, it spanned 125 square meters with 4 intersecting ridge lines. Challenges included non-square walls and hefty timber. Reflections suggest using smaller timber and ensuring wall and ridge alignment. Safety was paramount with ample scaffold. Visual aids and a helpful framing book proved invaluable.
Was there some point to this reply to an 18-year old post?
When the google groups garbage gets switched off, will we also be free of these homeowners dweebs?
Sadly not I fear...
Hey Neil,
It's great that you're taking on this project! Starting with the ridge board and then placing the rafters at the gable end sounds like a solid approach. Make sure to double-check measurements and use a level to ensure everything is aligned correctly. Best of luck! If you need more guidance, feel free to ask.
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